Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of garbage trucks and other service vehicles. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely operation of our waste collection services. The ideal candidate will have experience working on heavy-duty trucks, hydraulic systems, and diesel engines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in, the following vehicle components and systems, with the ability to perform complex repair maintenance functions, both on-site and on the road: chassis component repair and maintenance; refuse bodies, including control, hydraulic, and electrical systems; air and hydraulic braking systems; engine repair and maintenance; suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems; and heating and air conditioning systems • Performs line maintenance, welding, and fabrication • Provides direction to technicians assigned to his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner; may plan and schedule repair work to minimize lost productivity • Inspects repairs done by a third-party vendor to ensure all work has been properly completed in accordance with the Company’s safety procedures and federal and state regulations; follows up when necessary • Performs repair diagnostics on more complex matters • Identifies the source of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools • Completes applicable Company training programs • Handles Maintenance supervisor responsibilities, as needed • Acts as a mentor to technicians • Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent Qualifications: • Ability to perform inspections and repairs without supervision in some (not all required) of the following heavy truck, automotive systems: Suspensions, Steering, General Engine, Transmissions, Brakes, Electrical, Hydraulics, Drive Train, Diesel Emissions • At least 3 years of experience in a role requiring compliance with OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, and all OSHA fire protection regulations is a plus, but not required • At least 1 year of lead technician experience is a plus, but not required • ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1-T8) are a plus, but not required • Valid Driver’s License MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • At least 3 years of experience as a technician working on heavy-duty trucks About Company: Live Oak Environmental is a waste solutions company founded in Bossier City, LA. With a fleet of modern vehicles and a team of dedicated professionals, we’re committed to providing reliable, efficient, and environmentally conscious waste solutions for years to come. Our success is connected with the vibrant Texas and Louisiana communities we serve; that’s why customer happiness is at the forefront of everything we do. Benefits: 401(k) & 401(k) matchingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceLife InsurancePaid time offVision Insurance

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