Diesel Mechanic / Technician

Amwaste; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Amwaste is seeking a Diesel Mechanic in Milledgeville, GA. You will maintain and repair fleet trucks and related equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support drivers who operate our waste collection vehicles daily.

You will load tractor trailers at the transfer station and participate in safety trainings while welding and fabricating as needed. Strong problem-solving, tool-use, and welding skills are required to keep our operations running smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment diagnostics and repair principles.
• Skills in the use of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in welding and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots vehicle and equipment operations problems, diagnoses and subsequently makes repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to standard schedules.
• Adjusts, repairs or replaces parts and equipment.
• Attends safety meetings and classes.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
• Maintains a safe and tidy shop.
• Welds and fabricates parts as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Vehicle operation knowledge

Diagnostics & repair principles

Maintenance tools & equipment

Oral & written communication

Welding

Troubleshooting

Job description

Description

Don’t drive past this opportunity!

You have found the perfect Diesel Mechanic position to develop and grow as a professional.

Our Diesel Mechanics are responsible for maintaining the engine and equipment on our waste collection trucks and providing courteous service to our truck drivers who operate these trucks daily. Our mechanics engage with our drivers and impact their community in a positive way.

Another responsibility of this job will be to load the tractor trailers at the transfer station with the waste and/or recycle material brought in.

Amwaste Offers

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation effective day 1
• Benefits offerings including 401K
• No overnight travel
• Career development/advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Performs preventive maintenance, problem diagnostics, and repairs on Company vehicles and equipment.

Major Duties

• Troubleshoots vehicle and equipment operations problems, diagnoses and subsequently makes repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to standard schedules
• Adjusts, repairs or replaces parts and equipment
• Attends safety meetings and classes
• Maintains tools and equipment
• Maintains a safe and tidy shop
• Welds and fabricates parts as needed
• Performs related duties as assigned

Complexity

The work consists of related vehicle and equipment maintenance duties. The variety of equipment to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of company vehicles and equipment.

Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of company operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance principles
• Knowledge of vehicle and equipment diagnostics and repair principles
• Skills in the use of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Skill in welding
• Skill in troubleshooting and identifying problems and in devising related solutions