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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.
All that we're missing is you. Join us today!!
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul heavy mobile mechanical,
hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, skid steers,
mule yard tractors, and other light- and heavy-operating equipment in support of the Facility's overall
operations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, engines, fuel system, power
train, electrical system and hydraulic system.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand
tools, jacks, and cranes.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to identify defects.
• 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.
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
• Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper
performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operating equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to
ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely.
• Competent to repair Volvo, International, and Kenworth tractors.
• Proficient with completing solo road trip on off-site trouble calls to landfill.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service
records.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years
of mechanical trade school training and two years' experience as a vehicle and heavy
Equipment Mechanic.
• Must be able to operate Mobile Equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer.
• Required to pass a respirator fit test and be clean shaven.
• Current valid CDL Class A license is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to
finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit
and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical
shock and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; working at high, precarious
places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The
noise in the work environmental is usually loud.
Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.
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.
All that we're missing is you. Join us today!!
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul heavy mobile mechanical,
hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, skid steers,
mule yard tractors, and other light- and heavy-operating equipment in support of the Facility's overall
operations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, engines, fuel system, power
train, electrical system and hydraulic system.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand
tools, jacks, and cranes.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to identify defects.
• 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.
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
• Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper
performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operating equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to
ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely.
• Competent to repair Volvo, International, and Kenworth tractors.
• Proficient with completing solo road trip on off-site trouble calls to landfill.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service
records.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years
of mechanical trade school training and two years' experience as a vehicle and heavy
Equipment Mechanic.
• Must be able to operate Mobile Equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer.
• Required to pass a respirator fit test and be clean shaven.
• Current valid CDL Class A license is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to
finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit
and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical
parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical
shock and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; working at high, precarious
places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and vibration. The
noise in the work environmental is usually loud.
Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf). Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting us at careers@covanta.com.
