Mechanic Assistant
- Sonoma, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Giving Back to our communities.
- Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
- Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
- Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.
- Schedules, maintains, services and repairs vehicles and equipment to assure the safety and on-going operation of all vehicles and equipment in the company.
- Checks oil and fluid levels, changes lubricants and filters, applies grease to fittings and moving parts. Maintains records of work orders for each job.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area; performs duties in a safe manner; maintains awareness of others in work areas.
- Provides systematic safety inspection of vehicles and/or equipment to established state standards including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
- Attends training classes to upgrade skills as the nature and complexity of vehicles and/or equipment change.
- Works with drivers and operators to determine repair requirements as documented on trip reports following through to assure that repair has been effective for the operators.
- Two to four years of progressively more responsible mechanical experience.
- Three years of related experience including experience with Hydraulic equipment, welding and light fabrication, repair and maintenance of heavy equipment machinery, truck and trailers, and industrial electric systems.
- Principles and practices of job site safety, potential job hazards, and state and local regulations.
- High school degree or GED preferred.
- Valid Class "B" Driver's License with tanker endorsement and no air brake or automatic transmission restrictions. Class “A” Driver’s License preferred.
- Candidates without valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License upon hire must possess a valid DOT medical certificate and instruction permit for a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement prior to hire.
- Promote the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources.
- Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
- Maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
- Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job.
- Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.
- An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
- The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
- A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
- An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
- Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
- Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
- Annual wellness incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Educational assistance.
- Commuting benefits.
- Employee referral program.