Mechanic/Welder

International Executive Service Corps; Marysville (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with match

EAP

Educational assistance

Commuting benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Recology is seeking a Mechanic to perform mechanical maintenance, inspections, and repairs of vehicles and landfill equipment to ensure safety and continuous operation.

You will diagnose and fix powertrains, drivetrains, hydraulics, electrical systems, and processing equipment, while performing fabrication with welding equipment and managing shop inventory. Leadership duties may include guiding teammates.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent).
• Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.
• Experience with DOT Out-of-Service Criteria and CHP inspections.
• Experience with heavy landfill equipment and processing machinery.
• Expert knowledge of diesel and/or natural gas engines and heavy equipment components.
• Knowledge of electrical controls and motor systems.
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety rules and hazards.
• Basic computer skills.
• Welding experience.
• Driver's license required; Class A or B within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, tests and repairs vehicles and heavy landfill equipment including powertrains, drivetrains, electrical, steering, braking, exhaust and suspension systems.
• Diagnoses, tests and repairs refuse vehicle and transfer trailer body systems (hydraulic, body control, electrical).
• Diagnoses, tests and maintains processing equipment like balers, conveyors, hoppers, motors and controls.
• Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment and tools.
• Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Completes paperwork and database entries for work performed.
• Acts as lead worker, directing others and reviewing work.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Waste & recycling industry

DOT/CHP knowledge

Diesel engines knowledge

Electrical controls knowledge

Valid Driver's License

Welding experience

Reading manuals & orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Welding experience and fabrication needed

Role of the Mechanic

Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• 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 Driver's License required
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire.
• Welding experience

Skill and / or Ability to:

• Ability to work any assigned shift.
• Ability to promote the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources.
• Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ability to build knowledge and expertise about current job.
• Ability to read product information, manuals, work orders and other information necessary for performing essential job functions.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. trued to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.