Highlights
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience working on heavy-duty diesel engines, commercial trucks, or hydraulic equipment (waste/refuse industry experience is a strong plus). Fleet Maintenance & Repair: Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and major/minor repairs on diesel-powered waste management vehicles (e.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New Orleans, LA, LA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Diesel Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair our fleet of heavy-duty waste collection trucks and equipment. In this role, you will play a crucial part in keeping our fleet safe, operational, and running efficiently.
This position offers flexible working hours, making it ideal for experienced mechanics seeking schedule adaptability while working in a fast-paced, essential industry environment.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Diesel Mechanic to maintain, diagnose, and repair our fleet of heavy-duty waste collection trucks and equipment. In this role, you will play a crucial part in keeping our fleet safe, operational, and running efficiently.
This position offers flexible working hours, making it ideal for experienced mechanics seeking schedule adaptability while working in a fast-paced, essential industry environment.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Maintenance & Repair: Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and major/minor repairs on diesel-powered waste management vehicles (e.G., rear loaders, roll-offs, side loaders) and heavy equipment.
Diagnostics: Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking system issues using diagnostic software and specialized tools.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all vehicles meet local, state, and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) safety standards and compliance regulations.
Driver & Operational Support: Test-drive heavy vehicles to verify repairs, assist drivers with reported mechanical issues, and adapt to shifting daily operational needs.
Documentation: Accurate tracking and documentation of parts used, work orders, maintenance logs, and labor hours.
Shop Upkeep: Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work area in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience working on heavy-duty diesel engines, commercial trucks, or hydraulic equipment (waste/refuse industry experience is a strong plus).
Driver Requirements: Must hold a valid driver's license. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A or B) is strongly preferred to assist with vehicle test drives and relocations.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with hydraulic systems, air brake systems, diesel engine electronics, and diagnostic equipment.
Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible shifts or schedules based on operational needs.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 70 lbs, work in varied weather conditions, bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Tools: Possession of a standard personal mechanic tool set is preferred.
Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
Flexible work shifts/schedules.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay.
Career growth and skill development opportunities within a leading waste management company.
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.