Mechanic - Full-time

divdivdivdivp data-pasted="true"strongCompany Info/strong/ppCircular Services, the largest privately held recycling and organics provider in the U.S., strengthens this mission through its national scale and long-term municipal partnerships. It operates over 25 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix./ppstrongAbout the Role:nbsp;/strong/ppThe Fleet Maintenance and Repair Facility is seeking an entry level mechanic to join our 1st shift maintenance team. You will work closely with and assist our lead mechanic in maintaining and repairing our fleet of heavy trucks and trailers. All tasks will be assigned and supervised by the lead mechanic./ppstrongResponsibilities:nbsp;/strong/ppemReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions./em/ppnbsp;/pul type="disc"liAssist the lead mechanic with routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy trucks and trailers./liliPerform basic mechanical tasks such as checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and greasing fittings./liliHelp with tire changes, brake inspections, and other preventative maintenance work./liliMaintain cleanliness and organization of the shop and work areas./liliFollow safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times./liliCommunicate effectively with team members regarding tasks and progress./li/ululliResearch pricing of equipment and supplies to identify superior pricingnbsp;/liliPrioritize work orders for completion in a systematic and efficient manner nbsp;/liliAssistsnbsp;work orders for outside contractors nbsp;    nbsp;/liliConducts routine testing of equipment and inspection of the warehousenbsp;/liliCross-trains in other areas of the business and assists in those areas as needed.nbsp;/li/ulpnbsp;/ppstrongMinimum Job Qualifications:/strong/pul type="disc"liMechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills/liliSafety-minded with an understanding of proper tool use/liliMust be punctual and have reliable transportation/liliAbility to work well and communicate with others/liliAble to understand and communicate in English/liliStrong work ethic; self-motivated by the companyrsquo;s mission/liliAble to pass all pre-employment requirements including drug test and I-9 verification/liliPhysically able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs for most of the shift/liliMust adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations/li/ulpstrongPreferred Job Qualifications:nbsp;/strong/pul type="disc"liKnowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems is a plus (both ac and dc current)nbsp;/liliRead and interpret engineering piping and instrument drawings, electrical diagrams and schematics, and electrical logic diagramsnbsp;/liliCarpentry, framing and general construction skillsnbsp;/liliWelding certification and/or welding experience is a plusnbsp;/liliSkills in maintaining maintenance facilities, equipment, and toolsnbsp;/liliAbility to troubleshoot, identify the problem, determine the cause and repair as needednbsp;/liliWorking knowledge and experience with multiple hand tools and power toolsnbsp;/liliAbility to operate/drive a powered pallet jack and forklift, scissor lift and trucknbsp;/liliKnowledge of Computer Assisted Drawing/Auto-CAD training is a plusnbsp;/liliGood organizational and problem-solving skillsnbsp;/li/ulpstrongWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements:nbsp;/strong/ppNormalnbsp;worknbsp;environmentnbsp;isnbsp;outdoors,nbsp;withnbsp;exposurenbsp;tonbsp;allnbsp;weathernbsp;conditions,nbsp;dirt,nbsp;highnbsp;levelsnbsp;ofnbsp;noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE./ppnbsp;/ppThe physicalnbsp;demands described here are representativenbsp;ofnbsp;those whichnbsp;mustnbsp;benbsp;metnbsp;by annbsp;employeenbsp;to successfully perform the essential functions of the job./ppemReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee isnbsp;/ememregularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms/emem./em/pul type="disc"liRequired to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs/liliRequired to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 50 pounds/liliRequired to work from ladders or raised platforms/liliRequired to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday/liliWill be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday/liliNormal setting for this job is material recycle facilities, repair/maintenance facility, outdoors or other facilitiesnbsp;/li/ulpstrongJob Type: Full-time/strong/pulliShift: Tuesday - Saturday 2PM - 10:30PM/li/ulpstrongLocation:nbsp;/strong/pulliSouthington, CT 06489/li/ulpstrongBenefits:/strong/pul type="disc"listrongPaid Parental Leave/strong/lilistrongHealth insurance/strong/lilistrongDental insurance/strong/lilistrongVision insurance/strong/lilistrongHSA/ FSA/strong/lilistrongPaid time off/strong/lilistrongEmployee Assistance Program/strong/lilistrong401k matching/strong/lilistrongTuition Reimbursement/strong/li/ulpstrongnbsp;/strong/ppstrongEEOC:nbsp;/strongCircular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics./ppnbsp;/p/div/div/div/div