Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic
Company: Interstate Waste Services
Location: Hammonton
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and
innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the
country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New
York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art
rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range
of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission
has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality
waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on
employees, customer and environmental safety. What makes our
company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance
the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our
small business family style culture. Essential Job Summary:: Heavy
Duty Diesel Mechanic performs preventative maintenance, diagnosis,
and repairs on DOT over-the-road and refuse vehicles. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate safe and
proper application of hand, pneumatic and electric tools; work
unsupervised in repair tasks such as removal, installation and
repair of components/machines; Perform tasks from verbal/written
instructions and communicate effectively with supervisor and fellow
employees, Maintain current forklift operator training
certification, work overtime as required by workload and
operational needs. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.: Performs
repairs and PMs with limited or no supervision in accordance with
Interstate Waste Service’s Maintenance and Safety Programs.
Diagnosis, repairs and verification of repairs on DOT over-the-road
and refuse vehicles to include electrical and hydraulic systems,
powertrain to include brake, transmission, engine and HVAC systems.
Utilize shop and onboard telematics systems for asset operational
conditions and interpret downloaded data for recommended repairs
and operational improvement. Operate company service vehicle to
perform service calls for equipment failures may occur on site, on
the road or other offsite locations. Properly utilize company
vehicle in accordance with Interstate Waste Service’s Maintenance
and Safety Programs. Show proficiency in utilizing company vehicle
to support shop and field repairs on site and off site as needed.
Utilizes fleet maintenance software to document parts usage,
applicable labor hours and detailed orientated notes on the scope
of repairs completed and recommended repairs. Requirements and
Qualifications:: Must be at least 21 years of age Legally eligible
to work in the United States. Successfully complete pre-employment
DOT drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include
previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle
record review. Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair
powertrain, hydraulic, electronic, air and HVAC systems. Minimum of
4 years’ experience repairing heavy duty trucks or 2 years heavy
duty truck experience and associated trade school accreditation.
Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information
Must be computer literate, and have the ability to use computerized
diagnostics to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and
work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with arm,
hand, finger, and leg dexterity. Required to exert physical effort
in handling objects more than 25 pounds frequently. Requires
pushing, pulling, bending and lifting up to 75 lbs. Normal setting
for this job is heavy equipment maintenance facility or outdoors.
Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt,
odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the
workday. Additional Information: This job description is intended
to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the
job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or
experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required.
Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. Interstate Waste
Services 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 or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, and training. Salary Range Minimum: USD $25.00/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $45.00/Hr.
Keywords: Interstate Waste Services, Camden , Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic, Engineering , Hammonton, New Jersey
