Mechanic

Key Position Responsibilities and Accountability

Routine and preventive maintenance on company-owned equipment — including diesel, gas and CNG engines/trucks

• Skills and ability at diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic problems mechanical issues
• Complete scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, including engine tune-ups, DCA, magna flux, wheel packing, oil changes and lubrication
• Maintain records of routine maintenance performed, defects and trouble spots identified and repairs completed
• Requested repairs on company-owned equipment — including diesel and CNG trucks
• Ability to repair and maintain automated residential, front load, and roll-off trucks
• Knowledge and ability to safely, efficiently and effectively perform repairs to power, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems for both vehicles and equipment
• Expertise includes (but is not limited to) repairing chassis, drivelines, body components, hydraulic systems brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, wheels and tires

• Road calls when drivers request roadside service

• Make emergency road calls to repair trucks, making repairs as feasible at breakdown site
• Call for towing assistance if on-site repairs are not feasible
• Deliver and/or pickup truck in need of repairs
• Complete all required paperwork related to the road service
• Reads and interprets Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) and/or repair orders
• Communicate with supervisors and/or drivers for clarification of problems and to discuss preventive techniques to minimize future repairs
• Complete paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, including documenting parts usage and accounting for time spent

Essential functions

• Knowledge and practical mechanical skills to work with all aspects of the equipment used in the operations of Rogue Disposal & Recycling, Rogue Waste Systems, and Rogue Materials and Recovery — including diesel and gas engines, transmissions, rear ends, suspensions, hydraulic systems and pumps, and electrical systems
• Physical mobility to routinely move under trucks, bend, lift, climb, squat, kneel and get into tight working areas
• Knowledge and skill in fabrication and the safe, efficient and effective use of tools used in fabrication — including both mig and arc welding, cutting torches, plasma arcs, hydraulic jacks, overhead hoists, hydraulic presses, porta-power and pressure washers
• Skills and expertise in the safe, efficient and effective use of both air-powered and electric-powered hand tools — including grinders, sanders, cut-off saws, drills, wrenches and impact guns
• Experience operating fork-lift equipment
• Familiarity and basic skills in the use of hand-held computer testing equipment
• Ability to routinely lift and move heavy objects

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Minimum of two years heavy truck diesel, CNG repair and maintenance
• Must have Oregon CDL Class A or B driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must be able to read and understand manuals and work instructions, respond to written and oral instructions, and to provide written documentation and to exchange information
• Must have basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
• Knowledge of electrical, power, transmission, brake and other gas, diesel and CNG automotive systems
• Customer service attitude that’s professional, courteous and cooperative with all co-workers
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures — showing an appreciation for safety and setting an example for safe work behavior
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision and to respond with flexibility to potentially changing service demands
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy of records and reports
• Verbal and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with predominantly English speaking equipment operators in order to address frustrations and potential conflicts effectively
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL

Preferred Experience

• Mechanical, electrical, brake or trade school certificate
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience
• Certificate in electronic diagnostics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, as well as OEM software for Allison, Cat, Cummins and Mack
• Municipal solid waste industry experience

Conditions of Employment

Candidates for this position must meet the above requirements and successfully pass a post offer Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen, physical and physical capacities evaluation.

• Title: Mechanic
• Divison/Department: Rogue Waste Systems — Shop
• Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
• Location: 8001 Table Rock Road in White City, Oregon
• Employee Status: Non-Exempt
• Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm; Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm
• Probationary Period: 720 hours worked

Benefits

• Wages: TBD
• Benefits: Medical, dental and vision benefits (see company benefit plan descriptions)
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Subject to pre-employment drug and random selection alcohol and drug testing

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