Diesel Mechanic jobs in Massachusetts

Diesel Mechanic

Location: Worcester, MA

Compensation: $30-$37 per hour ($5,000 Bonus)

POSITION SUMMARY

Currently looking for a Diesel Mechanic to perform maintenance duties. This role will be responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on recycling equipment, compactors, and light trucks to maximize safe and productive operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnoses mechanical problems.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on light trucks, compactors, and recycling equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems, brake systems, transmissions, electrical systems, engines, balers, and compactors.
• Repairs or replaces parts, such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
• Overhauls or replaces blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
• Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems and discusses preventive techniques with equipment users and vehicle drivers to minimize future repairs.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounts for applied times (work order times versus timecard times).
• Repairs and installs plumbing and electrical related items to hydraulic systems.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience, Education, Certification:

• Equivalent of (1) high school diploma or G.E.D. certification and 1 year of related equipment maintenance and repair; OR (2) 4 years of related equipment maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver license and be able to qualify to drive a DOT Truck

Physical Requirements:

• Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
• Occasionally must be able to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs