Apprentice Mechanic - 2nd Shift - $2,500 Sign On Bonus

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is seeking an Apprentice Mechanic for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-12:00am). The role involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, repairing components, and interpreting work orders or manuals to determine the scope of repairs.

You will maintain and overhaul heavy vehicles and industrial equipment under supervision, with a focus on safety and reliability. The position requires good diagnostic abilities, physical stamina, and hands-on mechanical skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Needs excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and overhauls heavy vehicles and industrial equipment.
• Interprets work orders and technical manuals.
• Keeps equipment clean, lubricated and maintained.
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions.
• Adjust equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems.
• Obey all workplace health and safety and code of conduct workplace rules.
• Undertake the training and assessment required under the training plan.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Completion of college or vocational or technical training, a plus.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations is required.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Vocational/technical training

Job description

The Apprentice Mechanic - 2nd Shift (3:00pm-12:00am , $2,500 Sign On Bonus)has the ability to troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, as well as the ability to repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components. Work assignments will be received in the form of oral or written work orders, but the employee is expected to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.

Reports to:

Shop Manager

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintains, repairs and overhauls heavy vehicles and industrial equipment
• Interprets work orders and technical manuals
• Keeps equipment clean, lubricated and maintained
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions
• Adjust equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems
• Obey all workplace health and safety and code of conduct workplace rules
• Undertake the training and assessment required under the training plan
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Needs excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Waste industry experience, a plus
• Completion of college or vocational or technical training, a plus
• Experience with routine maintenance operations is required

Scope of Responsibility:

This role is an individual contributor responsible for performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles and industrial equipment under general supervision. The Apprentice Mechanic independently troubleshoots routine issues, completes assigned work orders, and escalates more complex repairs as needed. Work directly impacts equipment safety, reliability, and daily operational readiness.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Needs excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity