Senior Diesel Mechanic – Heavy Equipment & Fleet

Pacific Recycling Inc; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starts at 2 weeks per year and1

8 Paid holidays

Company-sponsored medical, dental, and

401(k) retirement plan

Annual safety boot reimbursement

Free gym membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling Inc. is seeking an experienced General Mechanic specializing in heavy equipment and fleet maintenance. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and trailers with a minimum of five years of hands-on experience.

The candidate will perform routine maintenance, read schematics, conduct safety inspections, and maintain accurate records, while working in a fast-paced environment with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on general mechanic experience with heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/crouch/kneel for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and trailers.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues.
• Repair engines, transmissions, braking systems, suspension, pumps, hoses, belts, bearings, and seals.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Read schematics and service manuals.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Communicate equipment issues and parts requirements to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns, including overtime or weekends as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork / independence

Tools

Diesel engines knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Mechanical components knowledge

Job description

Pacific Recycling Inc. is seeking an experienced General Mechanic specializing in heavy equipment and fleet maintenance. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, and trailers with a minimum of five years of hands-on experience.

The candidate will perform routine maintenance, read schematics, conduct safety inspections, and maintain accurate records, while working in a fast-paced environment with potential overtime.