Diesel Mechanic in Albuquerque

Energy Jobline ZR; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. seeks a skilled Mechanic to diagnose and repair fleet and equipment, optimizing operations and minimizing downtime. You will service diesel engines, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to on-road emergencies.

Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, fleet software, and safety regulations is essential. Tools and service manuals are used to ensure accurate repairs and documentation.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience servicing diesel engines.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in the resource recovery industry a plus.
• Certifications a plus.
• Class B license a plus.
• Must supply own tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair power train, electrical, suspension, brake, hydraulic and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Assist in execution of preventative maintenance by performing oil and fluid changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, CHP BIT inspections, etc.
• Perform on-road emergency service calls.
• Make recommendations for parts, equipment and fabrication orders.
• Utilize vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate repairs.
• Utilize service manuals as well as online technical resources, service literature and diagnostic software.
• Observe and comply with hazardous waste and material handling and disposal procedures and regulations as set forth by local, state and federal environmental and health agencies.
• Observe and comply with all applicable safety regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized workspace.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with drivers, operators and coworkers and communicate timeline for downed vehicles.
• Mentor and provide assistance to Mechanic Trainees.
• Participate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve service.

Skills

Diesel and/or CNG engines knowledge

Heavy equipment mechanical components

Vehicle computer diagnostic systems

Fleet management software usage

Safety regulations knowledge

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class B license

Certifications a plus

One year of related experience servicing diesel engines

Tools

Vehicle computer diagnostic systems

Diagnostic software

Service manuals

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description The primary role of the Mechanic is to diagnose and repair fleet and equipment in order to optimize the needs of operations and minimize equipment down time.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Inspect, diagnose, adjust and repair power train, electrical, suspension, brake, hydraulic and air systems on vehicles andequipment.
2. Assist in execution of preventative maintenance program by performing oil and fluid changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, CHP BIT inspections,etc.
3. Perform on-road emergency servicecalls.
4. Make recommendations for parts, equipment and fabricationorders.
5. Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiaterepairs.
6. Utilize fleet management software to perform data entry, maintain accurate records and prepare various reports upon request, paying close attention to accuracy anddetail.
7. Utilizeservicemanualsaswellasonlinetechnicalresources,serviceliteratureanddiagnosticsoftware.
8. Observeandcomplywithhazardouswasteandmaterialhandlinganddisposalproceduresandregulationsas setforthbylocal,stateandfederalenvironmentalandhealthagencies.
9. Observeandcomplywithallapplicablesafetyregulations,rules,policiesandprocedures.
10. Maintain clean, safe and organized workspace.
11. Maintain collaborative working relationship with drivers, operators and coworkers and communicatetimeline for downedvehicles.
12. Mentor and provide assistance to MechanicTrainees.
13. Participate in external, Department and Company-wide trainings to increase skill sets and improve service.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components andparts.
• Methods,tools,equipmentandsystemsusedintheinspection,diagnosisandrepairoftrucksandheavy equipment.
• Vehicle computer diagnostic systems and fleet managementsoftware.
• Federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices.

Ability to:

• Maintain a positive attitude withcoworkers.
• Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintainingaccountability.
• Contributetotheteamdynamicbypromoting,supportandcollaborationamongstcoworkers.
• Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity throughmultitasking.
• Effectively and concisely communicate both orally and inwriting.
• Think independently and creatively to problem solve.

Education, Training & Experience

1. One year of related experience servicing diesel enginesrequired.
2. High school diploma or GED.
3. Experience in the resource recovery industry aplus.
4. Certifications aplus.
5. Class B license aplus.
6. Must supply own tools.

Supplemental Information

Universal Waste Systems, Inc. celebrates and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , citizenship, or protected veteran status.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.