Lead Mechanic - Waste & Recycling (Early Morning Shift)

Recology; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Terrific benefits

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Recology of the Coast in Pacifica seeks a qualified Journeyman Mechanic to maintain, inspect, and repair heavy landfill equipment and processing systems. The role covers diesel and alternative fuel engines, hydraulics, and electrical controls, ensuring safe, ongoing operations and compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has several years of mechanical experience, familiarity with DOT regulations, and the ability to lead others while performing precise maintenance tasks in a

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits.
• Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred.
• Expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components and parts, as well as fabrication tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards.
• Basic computer programs.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school highly desirable.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with no restrictions required within 6 months of hire.
• Candidate(s) without valid Class A or B Commercial Drivers License upon hire must possess a valid DOT medical certificate and instruction permit for a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, tests and repairs vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment including, but not limited to, powertrains and drivetrains, as well as electrical, steering, braking, exhaust and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses, tests and repairs refuse vehicle and transfer trailer body systems including, but not limited to, hydraulic, body control, electrical and body mechanical systems.
• Diagnoses, tests, repairs and maintains processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls, as well as maintenance shop and company facilities.
• Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment, torches, tools and/or machinery.
• Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Accurately and efficiently completes paperwork and/or computer database entries relating to the work performed.
• Acts as a lead worker by regularly instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Diesel engines

DOT inspections

Heavy equipment

Electrical controls

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school desirable

Tools

Welding

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Job description

Recology of the Coast in Pacifica seeks a qualified Journeyman Mechanic to maintain, inspect, and repair heavy landfill equipment and processing systems. The role covers diesel and alternative fuel engines, hydraulics, and electrical controls, ensuring safe, ongoing operations and compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has several years of mechanical experience, familiarity with DOT regulations, and the ability to lead others while performing precise maintenance tasks in a