Refuse Technician

LAUNCH TransTechs is seeking a Refuse Technician to conduct routine and preventative maintenance on an extensive fleet of refuse vehicles (garbage trucks). 

Pay: $18 - $28 per hour, depending on experience

Shift: 2pm-12am, M-F

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assembly, disassembly, and/or repair of lubrication systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, suspension systems and exhaust systems Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Inspect, test and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, charts and pressure gauges.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine.
• May drive forklift or other powered industrial truck.
• May lift a tire and a rim onto mounting mechanism to mount tire onto rim.
• Communicate effectively across various levels of the organization, and communicate with customers and external vendors.
• Read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. 
• Any other duties assigned to support operations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED and equivalent work experience. 
• 2 years of vehicle/hydraulic maintenance or welding experience demonstrating progressive levels of skill attained. 
• Certified to operate forklift preferred.
• Must have own tools.
• Must have steel toe boots.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass CRIM & DMV/MVR Checks.
• CDL A strongly preferred but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.