Diesel Mechanic II - Day Shift

Are you a diesel tech with some shop experience who is ready to take on bigger repairs? Join the shop that keeps Lautenbach Recycling moving, and keep growing your skills alongside experienced mechanics.

Lautenbach Recycling is a locally owned recycling company serving Northwest Washington, with sites in Skagit, Whatcom, and San Juan counties. Our mechanics keep the trucks, loaders, and processing equipment running across our recycling, Northwest Container Rentals, transportation, and Skagit Soils composting operations.

Day shift, Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–4:00 pm. Exact start and end times are flexible. You’ll also take part in the on-call rotation.

• →Diagnose and repair heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment: engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulics, A/C, suspensions, final drives, and swing drives
• →Run inspections and electronic diagnostics to find problems before they cause downtime
• →Do preventive maintenance and corrective repairs, then test the work against manufacturer specs
• →Keep accurate service and repair records
• →Keep your work area and tools clean, organized, and safe, and follow all PPE requirements

• Take direction from the shop lead and Diesel Mechanic III techs, and help Diesel Mechanic I techs when needed
• Work through repairs with growing independence
• Keep other departments updated on repair status
• Build your skills toward a Diesel Mechanic III role

• Hands-on experience repairing diesel trucks or heavy equipment, or a diesel technology certificate or degree with some shop time
• Solid mechanical skills, plus the ability to read service manuals, repair manuals, and work orders
• Comfortable with electronic diagnostic tools and looking up technical information online
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: OEM or ASE certifications, and a CDL

• Work safely in an active recycling yard with noise, dust, odors, and frequent truck traffic
• Lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Bend, kneel, squat, and reach to do repairs and inspections
• Visually inspect equipment and repair work