Master Mechanic

Master Mechanic

Fremont, California | Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station

Schedule:

Full-time; may include weekends and on-call

Compensation:

$50.16/hour + profit sharing + full benefits

About BLT Enterprises

BLT Enterprises owns and operates Material Recovery Facilities and Transfer Stations throughout California, processing and recycling more than 11,000 tons of waste per day across Los Angeles, Burbank, Fremont, Oxnard, and Sacramento. The Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station is a community resource providing residential and commercial recycling, solid waste disposal, and household hazardous waste management — all under one roof.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Why Join Our Team

We invest in the people who keep our operation running. As a Master Mechanic at BLT, you'll join a skilled maintenance team in a stable, mission-driven environment with room to grow.

Competitive Salary

Profit Sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision

On-the-Job Training

️ Paid Vacation & PTO

️ Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Safety Equipment Provided

Mentorship Culture

The Role

The Master Mechanic is a senior-level, hands-on position responsible for keeping all equipment running at peak efficiency. You will independently diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems — from heavy-duty trucks and trailers to balers, conveyors, and automated control systems. You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior technicians and shaping our preventative maintenance program.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in deep technical expertise, thrives with independence, and understands that every hour of uptime matters.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Diagnosis & Repair

▸ Independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

▸ Maintain and repair heavy-duty diesel equipment, trucks, and trailers

▸ Service and repair stationary facility equipment including recycling lines, balers, wire tie machines, and related machinery

▸ Inspect and repair pumps, conveyors, and fabrication systems

▸ Work with PLCs and automated control systems to identify and correct faults

▸ Fabricate or modify parts and components as needed to complete repairs

Preventative Maintenance

▸ Execute preventative and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failure

▸ Maintain accurate records of all repairs, maintenance activities, and parts usage

▸ Collaborate with supervisors and team members to prioritize and sequence maintenance tasks efficiently

Team Leadership & Facility Support

▸ Mentor and train Preventative Maintenance Technicians and Mechanics, building team capability

▸ Perform facility site maintenance as needed to ensure operational safety and efficiency

▸ Support and assist with additional maintenance duties as directed, including tasks performed by other maintenance roles

What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

▸ Proven experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems

▸ Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, including low voltage through 480V

▸ Proficiency with hydraulic systems, pumps, and associated equipment

▸ Skill in fabrication, modification, and repair of parts and machinery components

▸ Experience with heavy-duty diesel equipment, trucks, trailers, and stationary industrial equipment

▸ Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints

Professional Attributes

▸ Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail

▸ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities

▸ Excellent communication skills with the ability to mentor and develop other maintenance personnel

▸ Demonstrated commitment to safety policies, procedures, and regulations

Work Environment & Safety

This position operates in an active industrial environment. You will regularly work around moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and residential and commercial waste materials. Noise levels are typically moderate.

BLT provides all required safety equipment, including hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, uniform, safety vest, and safety boots. All PPE provided must be worn at all times. This role places a strong emphasis on lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Ready to bring your skills to a team that values them?

Apply today and help keep Fremont's recycling infrastructure running.

The Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station provides residential and commercial recycling, solid waste disposal, and hazardous waste management service to the Tri-Cities community. Our facility is open to all members of the public as a one-stop location to recycle unwanted items, disposal services for non-recyclable waste, and for the safe management of common household hazardous waste.
The Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station is owned and operated by BLT Enterprises. As developer, owner, and operator of Material Recovery Facilities and Transfer Stations throughout California, BLT's team has processed and/or recycled more than 11,000 tons of waste per day in Los Angeles, Burbank, Fremont, Oxnard, and Sacramento.