Job Description:

Our team is currently looking for a Service Mechanic to keep up with our level of demand. In this role the successful candidate will work on and repair a variance of equipment and components including but not limited to refuse trucks, commercial waste bins, hydraulic systems, and electrical components. 
This role is for our Lithia Springs, GA location.

Hourly Pay Rate: $30.00 - $37.50 (Based on experience)
 

Summary of essential job functions 

Lays out, positions, and secures parts and assemblies according to requirements or specifications of systems, components, 

Has ability to work on and around HD Class 8 truck chassis and bodies in the refuse industry  

Conducts but not limited to inspections, services, repairs, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components as needed per job order or service manager’s direction. 

Has ability to verify equipment, vehicle, parts, components and systems are or are not working correctly by inspecting or conducting systems tests. 

Maintains clean work area and follows company procedures for PPE 

Maintains job order timeline and vehicle records. 

Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. 

Ability to lift 50lbs plus, bend, stoop, kneel and climb ladders. 

Able to work closely with co-workers, customers or other team members. 

Looking for the right individuals that show integrity, in self and in their work. 

Occasionally will be asked to travel to customers' sites to perform repairs.
 

Minimum requirements 

3+ years preferred working on refuse equipment 

Preferred some welding experience but not required 

3+ years electrical experience in waste industry preferred  

Must have the ability to read and repair hydraulic systems, along with electrical schematics. Ability to diagnose service, repair or replace connections of circuitry. 

Waste collection equipment knowledge will be a large plus for this position 

Clean driving record

Must have a valid Driver's license

Company Benefits:

2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans

Prescription (Rx) Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Company Paid Base Life Insurance

Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

Paid Grandparent Leave

Paid Bonding Leave

Adoption Assistance

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.