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The Company

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety ● Serve With Passion● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity

Build Community ● Be Accountable

Position Title and Summary

The Journeyman Mechanic has the responsibility to troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, as well as have the ability to repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components. Work assignments will be received in the form of oral or written work orders, but the employee is expected to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs

Reports To

Shop Manager

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and overhauls heavy vehicles and industrial equipment
• Interprets work orders and technical manuals
• Keeps equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions
• Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems
• Obey all workplace health and safety and code of conduct workplace rules
• Undertake the training and assessment required under the training plan

Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills

• ASE certifications are a plus
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling and climbing
• Ability to drive truck with a manual transmission
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Needs excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Previous CDL truck driving experience preferred
• Waste industry experience, a plus
• Completion of college or vocational or technical training
• Experience with routine maintenance operations is required

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Works under moderate supervision
• Requires lifting up to 50-75 pounds, pushing, pulling and bending
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• A valid driver license
• A valid CDL driver license is a plus
• Must be 21 years of age, or older
• A GED or high school diploma is required

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.