**Overview** **Yellow Iron Mechanic** + **$25- $32 an hour depending on experience.** + **Paid weekly on Friday** + **Union Benefits** Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, and recently expanded our operations of transfer stations into Pennsylvania and Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer and environmental safety. What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. **Responsibilities** Ourtrucksand equipmentare not onlylike moving billboards advertising our services, they are the primary workplace for over half of our employees.All of our DieselTechnicians/Mechanicsare the key tomaintaining a safe and effective top-quality fleet! **About the job** OurYellow IronDieselTechnicians/Mechanicsperform inspection, diagnosis, preventative maintenance,and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment,primarilyincludingyellow iron machinery,diesel heavy trucks and engines.The Technicianor Mechanicisnot onlyresponsible forunderstandingmaintenance and breakdown needsand initiating/assigningnecessary repairs, but also must be able to operate the machinery being repaired. At times, the Technician may be on call, and required to assist with emergency breakdowns. **Qualifications** **Additional** **Responsibilities** + Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment (heavy equipment includes but not limitedto:yellow iron machinery, tractor trailers, forklifts, and other diesel trucks) + Performs repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. + Estimates time and material cost on vehicle repairs and requisition of new parts. + Conduct safety checks on vehicles. + Completes required paperworkutilizingfleetmaintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting part usage, and accounting for repair time. + Reviews, completes, or assigns repairsidentifiedon Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. + Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company safety protocols and OSHA standards. + This position will have no direct reports, however they will workin collaboration withthe other yellow iron diesel mechanicon staff, although ondifferent shifts. + Assists Sr. Technicians in the completion of project work. **Work Environment** + We are continuously investing in equipment, and many of our trucks are less than 2years old. + TheYellow IronDieselTechnician/Mechanicwill primarily be working out ofour Transfer Stationlocatedat E. 132ndSt in the Bronx, NY, however occasional travel to other sitesto pick up partsas well asassistingwith emergency breakdownsmayberequired. + Potentially hazardous work environment with many moving parts and machinery; must be alert of surroundings at all times. + Only during breakdowns will this position berequiredto entertransferstation loading/ dumping area. + Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided. + TheYellow IronDieselTechnician/Mechanicmaybe requiredtolift upto50pounds. Frequent squatting and standingisrequired. **Requirements** + Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States. + A valid driver’s license is _required_ . CDLa plus. + _At least 5 years_ of experience in job duties. + Sanitation or construction industry experience a plus. + Computer diagnostic experience as diesel technician a plus. + Experience with troubleshooting/repairing DPF systems diagnostic software such as Premium Tech Tool (Mack), Allison transmission, Cummins, CAT,Peterbilt, and Paccar. + Working knowledge of applicable DOT and OSHA standards and regulations. + Must be able to speak and read English well enough to converse with colleagues,driversand dispatch, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records. + Must be able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the position. + Must be able to provide own tools **Additional Information** **Career opportunities:** We believe in providing the training and development you need to grow your career with IWS. Many of our Supervisors, Managers, and other leadership staff, started their careers as Helpers, Drivers, or Dispatchers. IWS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. **Salary and Benefits** IWS is committed to providing a world class work place to all employees. Each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including, competitive pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more. Our employees also receive Paid Time Off and Holidays. All Equipment Operators are members of a Union and benefits will be provided as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement **Salary Range Minimum** USD $25.00/Hr. **Salary Range Maximum** USD $32.00/Hr. **ID** _2024-2700_ **Job Locations** _US-NJ-Jersey City_ **Category** _Installation, Maintenance, and Repair_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_