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Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Augusta Richmond County

Blythe, GA (In Person)

$58,251 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic Augusta Richmond County - 3.8 Blythe, GA Job Details $54,187 - $62,315 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Equipment service recordkeeping Heavy truck repair Heavy equipment electrical system troubleshooting Vehicle mechanics for truck drivers Air conditioning unit repair CMMS Construction equipment servicing High school diploma or GED Maintenance activity documentation Driver's License Automotive welding equipment Automotive air conditioning repair Construction machinery maintenance Safety hazards AED operation Computer skills Electrical maintenance Brake parts Vehicle suspension system repair Vehicle HVAC system repair Power transmission systems AED Certification Full Job Description Maintains and repairs trucks and heavy equipment. Incumbents in this class assist with more complex repairs and are expected to independently perform maintenance and repair of heavy equipment requiring routine diagnosis, removing and replacing parts, and troubleshooting for common mechanical problems. Performs preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment: checks and replaces fluids; drains and replaces oil; collects and recovers Freon; changes and replaces filters; lubricates mechanical parts; installs and replaces blades; rotates, mounts and balances tires; replaces tires, belts, and hoses; checks and replaces batteries; greases equipment; flushes radiators; and performs tune-ups or other preventative maintenance activities as assigned. Performs routine and assists with complex repairs on trucks and heavy equipment: gathers information from equipment operator reports, fault codes and other diagnostic data; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; identifies items needing repair; completes required repairs; and ensures operation and performance is within specified limits.
Performs inspections:
inspects and tests truck and heavy equipment systems, including drive train, engine operation, transmission operation, suspension, steering, brakes, electrical system, HVAC and emissions; completes or revises work order for repairs; obtains required parts; performs emission tests per frequency and criteria specified by state law; inspects and tests completed work; and updates required records. Determines amount of materials required for projects: gathers equipment, parts and supplies; assists in monitoring inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools or supplies; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials. Operates or uses various machinery, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; and operates and maintains basic mechanics tool kit and/or vehicle-specific maintenance tool sets. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES MAY INCLUDE
Types of equipment, percentages of equipment use and areas of assignment may vary
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
May assist in performing welding, fabrication, and modification of work.
Requirements:
Education:
High school diploma or GED with vocational training in automobile mechanics and repair.
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance;
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Possesses knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of servicing and repairing equipment; drivetrains, suspensions and braking systems, heating and air conditioning, electrical, air, hydraulic and other related systems; the use and operation of tools and machinery used in equipment repair work, the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade Possesses limited proficiency in diagnosing malfunctions or defects in equipment, adapting available tools and parts to specific repair problems and interpreting technical instructions from manufacturer's manuals and bulletins or other related data Skilled in welding Proficient in first aid, CPR and AED Good communication skills Ability to properly complete written or computerized repair order documentation Ability to utilize computerized maintenance management systems Demonstrated ability to perform limited work independently
Licensing/Certification:
Possess a valid state operator/driver's license for the type vehicle operated with good driving history Possess two (2) ASE certifications for Medium and Heavy Truck Test series or three (3) years' experience in Medium, Heavy Truck maintenance and the ability to obtain two ASE certifications within Twenty-four (24) months. OTHER Does this position require staff call up in an emergency situation? Yes Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? Less than 50%? Yes More than 50%?
No Compensation:
$54,187.00 - $62,315.00