Evening Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic Assistant

Recology; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Recology in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a Mechanic Assistant to support servicing, maintenance, inspection, and repairs of vehicles and equipment under direct supervision. The role requires safety-conscious work practices and coordination with drivers to ensure operating readiness.

Key qualifications include 2–4 years mechanical experience, hydraulic/welding skills, and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred on hire or within six months.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of progressively more responsible mechanical experience.
• Three years of related experience including hydraulic equipment, welding and light fabrication.
• Principles and practices of job site safety and state/local regulations.
• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required; Class A or B CDL preferred upon hire or within six months.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, maintains, services and repairs vehicles and equipment to assure safety and on-going operation.
• Checks oil and fluid levels, changes lubricants and filters, applies grease; maintains work-order records.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and follows safety procedures.
• Performs safety inspections of vehicles and equipment to standards including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Attends training classes to upgrade skills as equipment changes.
• Works with drivers to determine repair requirements and verifies effectiveness.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Welding

Light fabrication

Job description

Recology in Santa Rosa, CA, is seeking a Mechanic Assistant to support servicing, maintenance, inspection, and repairs of vehicles and equipment under direct supervision. The role requires safety-conscious work practices and coordination with drivers to ensure operating readiness.

Key qualifications include 2–4 years mechanical experience, hydraulic/welding skills, and a valid driver's license; CDL preferred on hire or within six months.