Diesel Mechanic Tech III

Adams Sanitation is a fast-growing waste hauler serving residents and businesses in Northwest Florida providing a full range of waste and recycling collection and disposal services. At Adams, safely exceeding customer expectations while supporting the communities that we serve is what drives us every day. Our fast-growth and team focused environment makes us a great place to work for dynamic, self-motivated people.

Job Purpose

- Maintain, diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul fleet vehicles.

Tasks

- Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.

- Align front ends and suspension systems.

- Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.

- Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.

- Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.

- Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.

- Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.

- Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.

- Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.

- Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, or pressure gauges.

- Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing auxiliary systems related to diesel engines, such as air brakes, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.

- Performing welding and fabrication tasks to repair or modify components or structures, such as engine mounts, brackets, or exhaust systems.

- Install or repair accessories.

- Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.

- Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

- Raise trucks and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.

- Rebuild gas or diesel engines.

- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.

- Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.

- Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.

- Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.

- Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.

- Adhering to safety protocols and ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards while performing repair and maintenance tasks.

- Maintaining accurate records of repairs, services performed, and parts used. May also order necessary parts and supplies.

- Assisting and providing guidance to junior mechanics or apprentices in developing their skills and knowledge in diesel engine maintenance and repair.

- Equipment and Tool Maintenance: Ensuring that all tools, equipment, and machinery are properly maintained, calibrated, and in good working condition.

Requirements

- To be able to stand for long hours.

- To stoop and bend with ease

- To be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

- To work in an environment that often smells musty, putrid, or rancid

- To potentially work in an environment that has seasonally high heat or low temperatures due to being outdoors

- To potentially work in an environment that has wet or humid conditions due to be being outdoors

- To be exposed to moving parts and/or fumes. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Qualifications

- Clean Driving Record

- Must be able to pass Drug Screen

- 3+ Years of Diesel Experience