Mechanic C

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4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $26.00 Hourly

Liberty Waste Solutions is a growing solid waste, recycling, and construction & demolition services company serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across North Carolina. Our fleet keeps our communities clean every day, and our shop is where that starts. We're looking for a C-Level Technician who wants to learn the trade, earn certifications, and grow into a B and eventually A Technician with us.

The C Technician performs preventive maintenance and basic repairs on our collection fleet and support equipment under the direction of the Shop Foreman and senior technicians. This is a hands-on entry point into heavy truck maintenance - we provide the training path, tools guidance, and mentorship to move you up.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) services: oil and filter changes, chassis lubrication, fluid level checks, air filter and fuel filter replacement
• Inspect and service brake systems, including air brake adjustments and lining measurements
• Mount, dismount, repair, and rotate tires; check and correct inflation pressures
• Replace hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders on packers, roll-off hoists, and grapple arms
• Perform basic 12V/24V electrical diagnostics - lights, batteries, starters, alternators, wiring repairs
• Assist senior technicians with engine, transmission, differential, and hydraulic system repairs
• Support annual DOT inspections and document all work accurately in the fleet maintenance software
• Respond to road calls and assist with jump starts, tire changes, and minor field repairs as assigned
• Perform basic welding and fabrication repairs on truck bodies, containers, and compactors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow all OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies
• Properly handle and dispose of waste oil, coolant, batteries, and other regulated materials

Front loaders, rear loaders, automated side loaders, roll-off trucks, grapple trucks, tractor-trailers and walking floor trailers, plus support equipment including wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers, and stationary compactors.

• High school diploma or GED
• 0-2 years of automotive, diesel, agricultural, or heavy equipment maintenance experience (technical school or military experience counts)
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Own set of basic hand tools
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and DOT physical
• Willingness to work overtime, nights, and weekends as fleet demands require

• CDL Class B with air brake endorsement, or willingness to obtain
• ASE certifications (T-series), or willingness to test within 12 months
• Experience with air brakes, hydraulic systems, and Allison automatic transmissions
• Basic MIG welding and torch cutting skills

• Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 75 lbs with assistance
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and reach overhead throughout the shift
• Work in and around trucks, including climbing in and out of cabs and under chassis
• Work in a shop environment and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, dust, fumes, grease, and typical waste industry odors

• Competitive hourly pay with guaranteed overtime opportunity
• Company-paid uniforms and laundry service
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear A/B/C technician career ladder with defined pay increases at each level
• Stable, essential-services work - our trucks run every day

Department:Fleet Maintenance

Reports To:Shop Foreman / Maintenance Manager

Status:Full-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay Range:$ per hour, based on experience, plus overtime