Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Mechanic

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Operations Manager

Pay : $19-$25 / hr.

About the Company :

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for more than 35 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021.

Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy.

GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry.

We work directly with 20+ municipalities and 50+ jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10+ locations, and have 1,000+ employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Welder Supervisor to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 980 State Highway 25 in Gilroy and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary :

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Mechanic to provide support to one or more facilities. This role is responsible for carrying out various assigned mechanics tasks assigned by Operations Manager or the Head Foreman or Mechanics Supervisor, altering and maintaining equipment used in the collection and processing of organics at the Z-Best location in Gilroy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Executing mechanics tasks in the process of repairing, maintaining, or fabrication of equipment and vehicles
• Reading and completing appropriate paperwork
• Ability to use a variety of tools in repairing and maintaining vehicles and equipment following strict safety policy
• Take direction from the Foreman or Operations Manager or Mechanics Supervisor
• Wear assigned uniform and PPE to ensure safety

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety
• Must have basic familiarity with all equipment maintained by GWZ.
• Must be able to perform basic equipment maintenance and repair procedures.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision in a safe and productive manner.

Qualifications :

• 2 years of previous welding or mechanical experience preferred with similar equipment
• Some supervisory experience preferred

Language Skill :

Proficiency in English and / or Spanish

Physical Demands :

• Must be able to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting arms above shoulder level and work in that position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in limited spaces.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in kneeling or prone positions for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend / twist freely at neck and waist
• Must be capable of simple grasping with both hands
• Must be capable of simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above shoulders and below waist with both hands.
• Must be capable of driving and operating multiple types of fleet vehicles including forklifts.
• Must be able to crawl under and inside equipment to locate and work on problems.

Work Environment :

Typical work week is Monday through Friday and half day on Saturday. Will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions / dust, fumes, and chemicals.

Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment, start / end time, based on the operational needs for the day and or week.

Must work around heavy equipment. Must be able to walk on uneven ground when repairing equipment. May be exposed to loud noise from fleet and equipment.

May be exposed to high and low temperatures when working inside or outdoors. Must be able to work at heights when working on top of equipment.

GreenWaste provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and / or local laws.