Mechanic

Meridian Waste; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO

Paid Holidays

On-the-Job Training

Overtime Opportunities

Referral Program

Full-Time Employment

40-Hour Week

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic for our Richland Hauling operation in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining waste trucks and support equipment, performing diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

You will run preventive maintenance, document services, and collaborate with the repair team to plan repairs while upholding our safety and customer service commitments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Diesel Mechanic experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.
• ASE Diesel Certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick-up trucks and support equipment.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Education

2+ years' experience as a Diesel Mechanic

ASE Diesel Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richland Hauling - Columbia, SC 29201Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $32.00 HourlyPrimarily repairs will be conducted on ASL waste trucks as well as rear load Waste trucks 2025 and newer.

Summary

Summary: The Mechanic is responsible for adhering to our level of commitment to safety and customer service. In this role, the successful candidate will perform repairs and maintenance work on waste pick-up trucks and support equipment in accordance with factory and industry standards, run diagnostics on trucks and work closely with other team members to meet company goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick- up trucks and support equipment.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Employee benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision plans available; employee contribution required)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Overtime Available
• Referral Program
• Full-Time Employment
• Minimum 40-Hour Work Week
• Overtime Opportunities (up to 59 hours per week)

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / and or Experience:

• 2+ years' experience as a Diesel Mechanic
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• ASE Diesel Certification an asset

Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations

• ASE Diesel Certification preferred
• Must be able to multi-task and have an attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Great attention to detail.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Light lifting (50-100 pounds), Shop Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse/ Shop Environment

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.

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