Diesel Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Mechanic position is an autonomous role requiring considerable time, effort, professionalism, independence, ingenuity, collaboration, efficiency, integrity, coordination, and determination. The individual who fills this role must be willing and able to fulfill the entire suite of duties, goals, and responsibilities of this position under daily guidance, direction and supervision. 

This position is required to travel to New Earth locations in Statesboro, Georgia and Eastover, South Carolina.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee.

All employees of the organization:

• Understand and support New Earth USA, LLC mission, goals, policies, procedures, and forms and follows guidelines of each.  
• Maintain quality standards defined within job functions and location quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in a clear and positive manner, promote and model New Earth USA, LLC values and behaviors in interpersonal skills with staff and customers.
• Show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness and take personal responsibility for quality of work.
• Demonstrate team behavior and be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: 
  1. Highschool or equivalent degree.
  2. Recent tech school graduate considered.
• Experience: 
  1. 1 year or more of experience working with modern diesel equipment including semi-trucks, semi-trailers, front-end loaders, and excavators.
  2. Experience with hydraulics a plus.
  3. Experience using modern diesel diagnostic computers and software to diagnose and perform repairs.
  4. Proficient in the use of diagnostic equipment including Diesel Laptops and Snap-on Pro-Link Edge a plus.
• Certificate/Licensure: 
  1. Valid driver's license
  2. CDL Class A or B (required)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Provide services ranging from routine maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics.
• Service, maintain, and repair semi tractors, roll-off trucks, wheel loaders, and forklifts.
• Willing and able to service equipment in field like conditions (i.e. outdoors in all weather conditions).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain communication with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Safe driving record.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:   

• General knowledge of the mechanical principles, practices and processes. 
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA exposure control program. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Generally, the employee filling this position will be expected to be present at the project location Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift and/or as directed by the Fleet Director. May work extended hours. Willing and able to service equipment in field-like conditions (i.e. outdoors in all weather conditions).
• Job functions will be carried out in a vast array of environments including but not limited to maintenance facilities, job sites, customer facilities, vehicles, agricultural sites, landfills, end user facilities, etc.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• The workplace is in a smoke-free environment.  
• PPE is required and must be worn as instructed. 
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.
• Travel is required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 

100% - Operates in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements, Customer and Company expectations for the Fleet department.

• Assist company drivers as directed.
• Notify Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime and/or weekends