Who we are

For more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.

Through our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.

Our differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology, facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to solve their most pressing environmental challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Our values

Diversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the values that help us foster a strong sense of community within Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides opportunities for growth.

About the role

The Fleet/Diesel Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as diesel trucks, trailers, tankers and etc in support of the Facility's overall operations.

Duties include:

• Schedule maintenance for fleet and heavy equipment and maintain service records.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to paccar engines, braking system, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely.
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.

Shift:

Typically Monday through Friday day shift (6a to 4p) Monday through Friday and occasional Saturdays

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required if less than 5 years verifiable related work experience.
• Diesel trade school certificate
• Current valid CDL Class A license is a plus.
• Previous experience as a mobile diesel mechanic
• Experience with Paccar engines, hydraulic and electrical maintenance on trucks and trailers
• Welding/fabricating a plus

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 50 pounds and work in confined space.

What Covanta Offers You:

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Our DEI Commitment

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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