Job Description
Job Description
Kingfisher Recruiting is excited to partner with one of our premier clients for multiple Diesel Mechanic openings.
Positions are open in Romulus, Wayne and Hamtramck.
$23-38 / hr
OT at 1.5 over 40hrs
M-F schedule
1st and 2nd shift available
Full Benefits
Job Purpose
The Diesel Technician is responsible for repairs of all fleet vehicles. This role is critical in ensuring that all fleet vehicles, operate safely for daily operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to :
- Supervise and manage the maintenance and repair of all waste collection and recycling vehicles, equipment, and machinery, ensuring they are operational and compliant with safety regulations.
- Perform diagnostics, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and make timely repairs on a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are adhered to, reducing downtime and extending the life of the fleet and equipment.
- Lead, train, and mentor a team of mechanics and technicians, ensuring high performance, safety, and skill development.
- Assign tasks, monitor work progress, and provide coaching and corrective action as necessary.
- Ensure that team members follow company procedures, safety protocols, and best practices for equipment maintenance.
- Ensure that all repairs and maintenance activities comply with federal, state, and local safety regulations and industry standards.
- Promote a culture of safety in the workplace, ensuring all team members are trained in safety practices and the proper use of equipment.
- Conduct regular safety inspections of vehicles and facilities.
- Respond to and address emergency repair situations as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Be on-call for after-hours emergency mechanical issues that may impact the ability to operate.
Qualifications
The successful candidate profile includes :
Commercial Driver's License is a plus but not requiredMinimum 5-7 years of experience in vehicle and equipment maintenance, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.Previous experience in a waste management or fleet management environment is preferred.Understands work orders and labor time standardsExperience with maintenance to be performed on refuse trucks and heavy machineryASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications are a plus but not requiredMinimum two years experience as a heavy-duty technicianMust be able to perform basic inspections of the following : brakes, drivetrain, emissions, hydraulics, emissions, transmissions, general engine, steering and suspensionYou should be proficient in :
Electrical Systems Diagnostics & RepairEngine Performance & DrivabilityDiesel Engine SystemsBrake & Suspension SystemsTransmission & Drivetrain SystemsAutomotive RepairEngine RepairAutomatic Transmission / TransaxleSuspension and SteeringBrakesElectrical / Electronic SystemsLight Vehicle Diesel EnginesMachines & technologies you'll use :
Diesel engineDiesel Vehicles