Mechanic (no CDL) in Sacramento, California at SW Sacramento Inc

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

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year 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.