Class 8 Diesel Mechanic – On‑Site Fleet Technician

Panzarella Waste; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Panzarella Waste in South Florida is seeking a Class 8 Mechanic/Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician to maintain our fleet of CDL-class vehicles, heavy equipment, and light-duty vehicles on-site. You will perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs, with emphasis on safety and uptime, reading manuals and schematics, and working within OSHA/DOT standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of diesel/heavy equipment experience and a valid driver's license; forklift or CDL A/B is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic.
• Experience with Class 6–8 trucks or refuse collection vehicles.
• Proficiency in hydraulic systems, diesel engines, electrical diagnostics, and brake systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive and move fleet vehicles on-site.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, and perform manual labor in varying outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and diagnostics on CDL Class vehicles including front-load and rear-load trucks.
• Inspect, service, and repair heavy equipment including loaders, balers, compactors, and forklifts.
• Maintain and repair light-duty vehicles including pickup trucks and support vehicles.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections; document findings and corrective actions.
• Perform engine, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, emissions, and cooling system repairs.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems specific to refuse collection bodies.
• Replace and service tires, including mounting, balancing, and inflation checks.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Heavy equipment operation

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Valid driver's license

Tools

CMMS software

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Panzarella Waste in South Florida is seeking a Class 8 Mechanic/Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician to maintain our fleet of CDL-class vehicles, heavy equipment, and light-duty vehicles on-site. You will perform diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs, with emphasis on safety and uptime, reading manuals and schematics, and working within OSHA/DOT standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of diesel/heavy equipment experience and a valid driver's license; forklift or CDL A/B is a plus.