Mechanic
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Keep critical fleet assets safe, road-ready, and productive as a maintenance technician -- hands-on work with direct daily impact on public health, safety, and operational excellence.
- Industry
- Environmental
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Employment
- Full time
What this role is measured on
By day 30: complete onboarding and web-based safety/compliance training (Hydraulics 101, J1939 Diag, PPE, LOTO). Shadow the lead technician on preventive maintenance routines for front-loader and roll-off trucks. Demonstrate understanding of shop layout, the work order system, and diagnostic tools (Allison, Cummins, Mack).
By day 90: independently complete scheduled PMs and minor diagnostics on at least 2 truck types. Support evening or off-shift maintenance schedules with minimal supervision. Execute basic hydraulic troubleshooting and participate in vendor-led on-site training.
By day 180: serve as a key responder for mechanical downtime within your yard assignment.
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The Mission
Keep critical fleet assets safe, road-ready, and productive as a maintenance technician -- hands-on work with direct daily impact on public health, safety, and operational excellence.
Performance Objectives
By day 30: complete onboarding and web-based safety/compliance training (Hydraulics 101, J1939 Diag, PPE, LOTO). Shadow the lead technician on preventive maintenance routines for front-loader and roll-off trucks. Demonstrate understanding of shop layout, the work order system, and diagnostic tools (Allison, Cummins, Mack).
By day 90: independently complete scheduled PMs and minor diagnostics on at least 2 truck types. Support evening or off-shift maintenance schedules with minimal supervision. Execute basic hydraulic troubleshooting and participate in vendor-led on-site training.
By day 180: serve as a key responder for mechanical downtime within your yard assignment. Maintain uptime standards across a small fleet section with a 90%+ first-time fix rate. Mentor new tech apprentices or junior techs on shop safety, tooling, and SOPs.
Fit Traits
Hands-On Learner. You absorb knowledge by doing, and improving with every rep.
Culture Builder. You ask your teammates what they're working on. You show up with respect, curiosity, and care.
Grit and Growth. Whether you've got two years or twenty, you push to learn what's next.
Mission Aligned. You believe that clean communities and crew safety are worth the sweat.
Requirements
- Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- 5+ years of experience in operations, production, or logistics leadership.
- Mechanical aptitude, ability to read schematics, understanding of diesel systems.
- Military MOS in mechanical, aviation, diesel, or maintenance fields (e.g., 91B, 3521, 2T3X1), civilian experience in heavy equipment, diesel, or fleet maintenance, or a strong home/garage mechanical background with verifiable training or references. Military equivalent: 91B, 3521, 2T3X1.
- Must own or acquire personal hand tools; quarterly tool reimbursement offered.
- Preferred certifications: CDL, DOT Brake Inspection, ASE certifications (not required to start).
- Physical: ability to lift 50 lbs; bend, stoop, kneel; use lifts/jacks safely.
Benefits
- Tool Reimbursement Program -- quarterly tool upgrades encouraged.
- Training Access -- vendor-led, instructor-led, and web-based technical certifications.
- Career Mobility -- multiple technician paths: site leadership, operations, diagnostics.
- People-First Culture -- tight-knit teams, real leadership access, no corporate red tape.
- Work-Life Balance -- predictable shifts, off-the-clock respect, local transfers possible.
- Relocation assistance available.