2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic

US Diversity Job Search; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Tool allowance $150 monthly

Boot reimbursement annually

OT after 40 hours

401K after 6 months

Job summary

GFL seeks a diesel mechanic to diagnose and repair heavy-duty diesel trucks, hydraulics, and waste/recycling equipment under shop leadership. You will perform routine and complex repairs on heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electric vehicles, using the M5 planner to plan repairs and ensuring parts are procured for a complete maintenance plan.

Safety and compliance are required; daily reports and work orders must be completed. Shift is 2pm–12am, with overtime after 40 hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; a diesel mechanics diploma/degree is highly desired.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a diesel mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & repair: diagnose and repair heavy-duty diesel trucks, hydraulics, and specialized waste/recycling equipment.
• Fleet maintenance: perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated vehicles.
• Planning & scheduling: plan and schedule repairs using the M5 planner system and ensure parts are procured for maintenance.
• Administrative duties: complete daily reports, work orders, parts orders, and other required documentation.
• Safety & compliance: ensure work complies with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaboration & training: assist in reviewing write-ups, coordinate repair schedules, and help train new team members.
• Tool maintenance: maintain personal hand and power tools and keep workspace organized.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Diagnostics

Fleet maintenance

Planning & scheduling

Safety & compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Diesel mechanic diploma/degree

Tools

M5 planner system

Diagnostic software

Job description

Under the guidance of shop leadership, conduct repairs and preventative maintenance on both Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to maintain GFL's fleet in safe and continuous "road ready" condition.

Starting Pay: $27-$35/hr (Top Pay Will Increase Based on EXP/Qualifications)
Starting Shift: 2pm-12am M-F. Overtime after 40hrs worked.

Benefits

• -15 days of paid time off
• -Monthly Tool Allowance of $150
• -Annual Boot Reimbursement
• -Overtime after 40hrs worked
• -401K after 6 months employment
• -Health Benefits after 60 days

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy-duty diesel trucks, hydraulics, and specialized waste/recycling equipment.
• Fleet Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated vehicles.
• Planning & Scheduling: Plan and schedule repairs using the M5 planner system, ensuring all necessary parts are procured for a successful maintenance plan.
• Administrative Duties: Accurately complete daily reports, work orders, parts orders, and other required administrative tasks.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in safe conditions and in strict compliance with federal, state/provincial, local laws, and company safety policies.
• Collaboration & Training: Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups on equipment, coordinate repair schedules, and aid in the training and orientation of new team members.
• Tool Maintenance: Possess, provide, and maintain the personal hand and power tools necessary to perform heavy equipment maintenance, while keeping a clean and organized work area.

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); a technical diploma or degree in diesel mechanics is highly desired.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a diesel mechanic.
• Technical Skills: Computer literacy is required, with the ability to be trained on specialized software systems (experience with diagnostic software is a major plus).
• Safety Screenings: Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Physical Demands & Working Conditions
  Physical Effort: Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary.
  Environment: Frequently exposed to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, hot/cold weather conditions, and toxic or caustic chemicals/fumes. Occasionally required to work in high, precarious places.
• Visa / Work Authorization: Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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