Job description

Company Summary

Priority Waste (www.prioritywaste.com), headquartered in Clinton Township, Michigan, provides waste hauling services across the Greater Southeastern Michigan area and Indiana. Our company has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2018, and this growth has allowed us to continually expand our workforce. The Company operates out of several facilities, including two transfer stations. Priority Waste maintains a diversified platform providing service to both municipal solid-waste, construction and demolition customers. Through our yellow fleet of residential, roll off, and front load trucks and containers, Priority Waste makes the customer experience our #1 priority.

Job Purpose

In your role as a Heavy Duty Machinery Mechanic, you will perform repairs and maintenance on refuse vehicles and heavy machinery including, but not limited to: vehicle refuse bodies and control systems, air brake systems, suspension, steering, suspension, hydraulics, electrical, general engine work, HVAC components, drivetrain, and chassis components.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Keeps up on maintenance of vehicles and equipment

· Performs engine repair and maintenance

· Performs welding and fabrication

· Scans trucks and troubleshoots mechanical issues using electronic tools

· Performs electrical repairs

· Assists with DOT inspections

· Completes oil changes and greasing trucks/equipment

· Repairs tires, including replacement when necessary

· Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles to enable minimal downtime

· Safely executes road service calls when necessary to ensure the equipment is being returned in a safe manner

· Troubleshoots emissions issues

· Actively problem solves

· Executes work orders and turns into Maintenance Supervisor for company records

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate profile includes:

· Commercial Driver's License is a plus but not required

· Understands work orders and labor time standards

· Experience with maintenance to be performed on refuse trucks and heavy machinery

· ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications are a plus but not required

· Minimum two years experience as a heavy-duty technician

· Must be able to perform basic inspections of the following: brakes, drivetrain, emissions, hydraulics, emissions, transmissions, general engine, steering and suspension

Core Values

At Priority Waste, there are fundamental qualities that we look for in all our employees:

· People who excel in a collaborative environment (team players)

· A willingness to do whatever the situation calls for

· An excitement to be part of a growing organization

· A genuine understanding that the quality of your work has a direct impact on the company’s success

Location & Travel

The Heavy Duty Machinery Mechanic will work onsite in the Afternoon/ Night at the company’s Romulus location.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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