Now Hiring - Vocational Trucks & Equipment. - Heavy Duty Mechanic in Rochester, NY

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EESS is a refuse, recycling, and street maintenance equipment dealer and parts and service supplier serving Ohio, Michigan, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Rhode Island. We are the authorized dealer for Heil garbage trucks, Galbreath roll-offs, Schwarze sweepers, and more. In addition, we offer a complete line of new and used garbage trucks, roll-off's and Heil OEM parts. We are seeking a motivated, heavy-duty truck and equipment Heavy Duty Technician to work in our Rochester, New York shop. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, fab/welding duties, installing new accessories, warranty repairs, hydraulic component diagnostics and replacement, as well as repairs on various types of heavy equipment/vehicles. This is a hands-on role that requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. We offer a diverse range of daily work assignments that will challenge you and provide pride in workmanship on your completed repairs. Willing to apprentice Tasks & Responsibilities: * Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. * Performs repairs, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, and light body modification and up-fitting for vehicles and equipment. * Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. * Ability to interpret schematics and assembly drawings * Conducts safety checks on vehicles. * Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. * Good communication skills relative to supervisor & other related departments. * Reviews assigned repair, inspects reported issue and works with supervisor to determine best course of action to repair issue. * Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. * Ability to lift 50 pounds, plus the physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down, and overhead. * Must have the ability to climb and work from a ladder. * Ability to operate a fork lift. * Ability to operate various shop tools (saws, drills, fork lifts, etc.) * Other duties as assigned. Education & Requirements: * Required: Valid driver's license & transportation. * Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work. * Preferred: Previous experience in Refuse Industry/Environment * Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge * Welding and fabricating experience is a plus. * Must have own tools of the trade. Skills: * Refuse or Equipment repair knowledge is a plus!!! * Mechanic experience * Diagnostics * Hydraulics * Electrical * Fabrication * Welding Benefits: * A clean, safe working environment; * Safety Culture with monthly safety meetings/trainings. * Safety Committee made up of employees from all departments in company to promote a safe work environment. * Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance. * Company Paid Training: at least 40 hours per year. * Uniforms provided and cleaned. * Annual Safety Boot Allowance (up to $250) * Annual Tool Allowance (up to $1,000) * 401(k) with company match. * Hourly pay - not flat rate. * Paid Vacation; 1st & 2nd year of service, 80 hours of PTO each year. 3rd & 4th year of service, 120 hours of PTO each year. 5th+ year of service, 160 hours of PTO. * Holiday Pay. (Observe 6 federal holidays) Pay Frequency: * Weekly Work Schedule: * 7:00a - 3:30p All offers of employment at EESS are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check _ Please visit our website at [please apply online] to learn more about our company._ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends * Overnight shift * Overtime People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: * Electrical troubleshooting: 1 year (Required) * Hydraulics: 1 year (Required) * Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: * Rochester, NY 14606 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Rochester, NY 14606: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rochester, NY 14606