Diesel Mechanic: Maintenance & Diagnostics Pro

Meridian Waste; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain waste pickup trucks and related equipment. You will run diagnostics, perform preventive maintenance, and work with the team to meet company goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years as a diesel mechanic, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and strong reading/writing skills. ASE certification is a plus; primary work is in a warehouse/shop environment in Knoxville,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• ASE Diesel Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick-up trucks and support equipment.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel engines

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic testing

Reading and writing

Education

ASE Diesel Certification

Job description

Meridian Waste is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain waste pickup trucks and related equipment. You will run diagnostics, perform preventive maintenance, and work with the team to meet company goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years as a diesel mechanic, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and strong reading/writing skills. ASE certification is a plus; primary work is in a warehouse/shop environment in Knoxville,