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City: Seattle Location: 1161 - Recology King County - Operations Subsidiary Name: Recology King County GROW WITH US As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment. We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us! We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by: 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. You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Mechanic - Night Shift (Monday through Friday) THE ROLE Responsible for mechanical maintenance services; maintains, inspects and repairs equipment and vehicles to ensure safety and on-going operation. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Diagnoses, tests and repairs vehicles and/or heavy landfill equipment including, but not limited to, powertrains and drivetrains, as well as electrical, steering, braking, exhaust and suspension systems. Diagnoses, tests and repairs refuse vehicle and transfer trailer body systems including, but not limited to, hydraulic, body control, electrical and body mechanical systems. Diagnoses, tests, repairs and maintains processing equipment such as balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls, as well as maintenance shop and company facilities. Performs basic fabrication work using welding equipment, torches, tools and/or machinery. Orders and maintains shop parts, tools, equipment and supplies. Accurately and efficiently completes paperwork and/or computer database entries relating to the work performed. Acts as a lead worker by regularly instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Four years of progressively responsible mechanical experience as a journeyman mechanic (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Waste and recycling industry experience preferred. Experience and knowledge of DOT Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits. Experience working in a maintenance facility or related environment with vehicles, processing equipment such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and landfill equipment preferred. Expert knowledge of diesel and/or compressed natural gas engines, heavy equipment mechanical components and parts, as well as fabrication tools and techniques. Knowledge of alternating and direct current electrical controls and motor systems. Knowledge of federal, state and local job site health and safety rules, regulations and best practices; understanding of potential job hazards. Basic computer programs. High school diploma or GED preferred. Graduation from a formalized mechanical trade school highly desirable. Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions required within 12 weeks of hire. Candidate(s) 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.