Maintenance Technician

General-Waste; Keewatin (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

General-Waste is seeking a Diesel Technician to maintain, repair and perform preventative maintenance on our fleet of trucks, trailers and equipment. You will diagnose diesel systems and execute repairs to keep our operations moving efficiently.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, welding and fabrication as needed, documenting parts usage in our fleet software, and coordinating downtime with supervisors while following OSHA standards in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with chassis repair and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions using diagnostic tools.
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems including braking.
• Welding, cutting and fabrication skills; engine repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair diesel trucks and equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication on trucks, trailers, dumpsters, or other fabrication projects as assigned.
• Handle service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Document parts usage in fleet maintenance software.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized shop; follow OSHA standards.

Skills

Chassis repair

Suspension/Drivetrain

Diagnostics tools

Hydraulic/electrical

Welding/Fabrication

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The main responsibility of the Diesel Technician is to maintain, repair and perform preventative maintenance on General Waste’s fleet of trucks, trailers, heavy equipment and other assets as assigned. In addition, the position will diagnose and repair a variety of diesel trucks and equipment. The position will also complete dumpster repair and fabrication projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform routine inspections of trucks and equipment and complete preventative maintenance and repairs as scheduled/needed.
• Diagnose and perform maintenance on Trucks, Trailers, and heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, Loaders, and Skid Steers.
• Communicate with Fleet Supervisor and Landfill Lead to appropriately schedule any repairs, services and/or downtime of specific trucks or equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication repair service on Trucks, Trailers, Dumpsters, or other fabrication projects as assigned.
• Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles and documenting parts usage.
• Perform all work safely and in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards
• Ensure maintenance shop is maintained in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Research and order cost effective parts, maintain needed parts inventory, scheduling trucks as necessary to approved third party vendors.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in repairs and preventative maintenance or related mechanical skills including:

• Chassis component repair and maintenance.
• Suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
• Ability to Identify the source of the malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
• Hydraulic and electrical systems; and air and hydraulic braking systems.
• Welding, cutting and fabricating skills. Engine repair and maintenance.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified DOT Inspector
• Must possess Class A or B Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain one.

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving/Analysis skills.
• Ability to Multitask
• Communication Proficiency
• May be required to obtain various certifications related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Punctuality

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including outdoor environment; exposure to extreme weather conditions and work with and around heavy machinery; exposure to dust and fumes from motorized equipment; exposure to noise, odors, and gases; exposure to heavy traffic conditions, the noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.

Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.