Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets with a rail‑served landfill in Ohio! IWS is committed to delivering high‑quality waste, recycling, and environmental services while prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers, and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical, and commercial/residential customers.

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown through acquisitions, many of which were family‑owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family‑run business.

Knowledge and ability to perform Preventative Maintenance services with general knowledge related to heavy‑duty and light‑duty trucks. This may include gasoline, diesel, and CNG systems.

• Aid/assist drivers in completion of the daily post‑trip and vehicle safety inspection process
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment during Safety Lane and PMs
• Complete lubrication and repair of lubrication points on vehicles as assigned on the daily schedule
• Learn and utilize brake inspection procedures and complete documentation daily
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on heavy‑duty equipment, including but not limited to rear load, front load, roll‑off, grapple, port‑a‑let, and other service‑type trucks including chassis and body
• Communicate with A & B technicians / drivers as to issues with vehicles and discuss preventative techniques that may minimize future repairs
• Complete all required paperwork / computer data entry, including documenting parts usage and time in/out on repair orders, in a timely and concise manner
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards, which may include sweeping, organizing and maintaining the shop and grounds areas
• Conduct repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals
• Maintain a high standard of ethics and dependability
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Other minor duties may be assigned

• Assist drivers with pre/post trip process
• Identify visible repairs required on vehicles: lights, mirrors, leaks, body damage, etc.
• Assist/complete fluid top‑up on vehicles including oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluid, DEF fluid
• Knowledge of tire inspections and air pressure adjustments
• Support technicians in repair of lights, wipers, mirrors
• Understand and use lubrication charts for waste trucks
• Lubricate components on trucks as scheduled (training provided)
• Assist technicians in repair of basic engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to heavy‑duty and light‑duty trucks
• Know all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles
• Basic computer skills as required

• Attend and participate in corporation‑sponsored training courses as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
• Keep up to date on current technology as job appropriate
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
• Exposure to chemical and residential waste
• Walking, jogging, twisting, crouching, lifting
• Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day
• Utilize all personal protective equipment as mandated by company
• Get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a day
• Lift 50‑75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted
• Lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted
• Lift 50 pounds from the floor to overhead unassisted
• Push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
• Frequently bend at the knees and waist 100‑200 times
• Frequently reach over your head or use extended arms 100‑200 times
• Frequently twist at the waist 100‑200 times
• Work in extreme temperatures and weather environments (road calls)

Normal setting for this job is inside and outside with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

This job description is intended to be an accurate…