Day Shift Diesel Mechanic

Job Overview

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on company‑owned or leased heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure safe operation. Our trucks don’t fix themselves – the waste industry runs every day of the year. Steady, recession‑proof work for skilled mechanics.

Try Before You Buy:
Work side‑by‑side with experienced technicians in a live shop environment at Chester and get a true feel for the job. Paid interviews. Complete four paid 4‑hour sessions to see if you truly like it; no commitment required.

Starting pay: $30‑$40 per hour (will increase based on experience and qualifications).

Starting shift: 4:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., Monday‑Friday. Overtime after 40 hours worked.

• 15 days of paid time off
• Monthly tool allowance of $150
• Annual boot reimbursement
• 401(k) after 6 months of employment
• Health benefits after 60 days

• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment.
• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
• Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
• Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful completion.
• Assist in the review of mechanical write‑ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders, and comply with all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance at technical training seminars and testing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma desired.
• Minimum of one year experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Experience using diagnostic software a plus.
• Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety‑sensitive functions according to company standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of the job.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required; frequently lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds.

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work environment is usually loud.

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Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.