Lead Mechanic: Heavy Equipment & Diesel (Night Shift)

Recology; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership style

Great benefits

Culture of learning

4R’s mission

Community impact

Job summary

Recology San Francisco is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to inspect, repair and service vehicles and landfill equipment to keep operations safe and efficient. The role requires experience with heavy equipment, welding and facility maintenance, with a focus on diesel/NGA engines and hydraulic systems.

You will work Monday–Friday, 12:00am–8:30am, based at 1064 Recology San Francisco. The position emphasizes safety, paperwork accuracy and teamwork in a busy environmental services setting.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience in a related field.
• Waste and recycling industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with DOT Out-of-Service Criteria and CHP inspections is a plus.
• Experience with heavy vehicles, processing equipment, balers, conveyors and hoppers.
• Knowledge of diesel and/or natural gas engines and related components.
• Familiarity with electrical controls and motor systems.
• Knowledge of safety rules and job-site procedures.
• Basic computer skills and data entry abilities.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred; formal trade schooling is desirable.
• Class A CDL with no restrictions required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, tests and repairs vehicles and heavy landfill equipment components.
• Diagnoses and repairs refuse vehicle and trailer systems including hydraulics and electrical.
• Maintains processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, and motors.
• Performs basic fabrication using welding equipment and hand tools.
• Orders and maintains shop parts, tools and supplies.
• Completes paperwork and database entries related to work.
• Acts as a lead worker by directing others and reviewing work.

Skills

Journeyman mechanic

Waste industry

DOT inspections

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Computer basics

High school diploma

CDL Class A

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from mechanical trade school

Tools

Welding equipment

Torches

Power tools

Shop tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Recology San Francisco is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to inspect, repair and service vehicles and landfill equipment to keep operations safe and efficient. The role requires experience with heavy equipment, welding and facility maintenance, with a focus on diesel/NGA engines and hydraulic systems.

You will work Monday–Friday, 12:00am–8:30am, based at 1064 Recology San Francisco. The position emphasizes safety, paperwork accuracy and teamwork in a busy environmental services setting.