Mechanic

Meridian Waste; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking a Mechanic in Gadsden, AL. The Mechanic will perform repairs and maintenance on waste pick-up trucks, ensuring adherence to safety and industry standards. This role involves diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and collaboration within the repair team.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience as a Diesel Mechanic, be able to lift heavy loads, and possess strong reading and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic, preferably with waste management vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Excellent reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick-up trucks.
• Complete preventive maintenance schedules for service trucks.
• Collaborate with repair team to diagnose vehicle problems.

Skills

Mechanic skills

Diagnostic testing

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

2+ years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic

ASE Diesel Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Gadsden - Gadsden, AL 39504

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.

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

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and 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

• 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