Refuse Diesel Mechanic - $3K Sign-On, 2nd Shift

Transdev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Union payscale $31.99–$36.76/hour

Tool allowance $1,000 annually

Annual safety glasses allowance

Job summary

Transdev in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Refuse Diesel Mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain waste collection trucks and related equipment. Shift is 11:00am – 7:30pm, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a payscale of $31.99–$36.76 per hour under the union contract.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a tool set; diesel/heavy-duty experience and DOT testing are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous diesel mechanic or heavy-duty vehicle repair experience preferred.
• Experience on garbage trucks or refuse vehicles preferred.
• Must have an appropriate mechanic’s tool set.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Subject to DOT physical and DOT drug testing per 49 CFR Part 40.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on refuse trucks and fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Repair diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, and suspension systems.
• Inspect vehicles to identify needed repairs and safety concerns.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, compactors and refuse truck equipment.
• Perform oil changes, fluid checks, and other preventative maintenance.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
• Complete work orders and document repairs and maintenance.
• Participate in safety or educational trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Transdev in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced Refuse Diesel Mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain waste collection trucks and related equipment. Shift is 11:00am – 7:30pm, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a payscale of $31.99–$36.76 per hour under the union contract.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a tool set; diesel/heavy-duty experience and DOT testing are preferred.