Compactor Truck Leader (DOT)

Jimco Maintenance Inc; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider is looking for a full-time Compactor Maintenance Technician to service supermarket facilities throughout northern Florida and coastal Georgia. This hands-on role involves mechanical service work, operating a dedicated service truck, and requires strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work independently. Ideal candidates should reside within 25 miles of Gainesville, FL and possess a valid driver's license. The position offers a starting pay of $900 per week along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on industrial or retail equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Service supermarket facilities throughout northern Florida and coastal Georgia.
• Operate a dedicated service truck as a single-person crew.
• Record all time worked, including production and vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Time-management

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Gainesville, FL

Jimco Maintenance, Inc. is a leading provider of maintenance and repair services across the Southeast. We are seeking a full‑time Compactor Maintenance Technician/Truck Leader to service supermarket facilities throughout northern Florida and coastal Georgia.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role that combines mechanical service work with responsibility for a dedicated service truck and assigned territory. The position operates as a single‑person crew and requires strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work independently in outdoor retail environments.

Watch a short video overview of this role: https://youtu.be/INAfW8qYCg0

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with experience performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on industrial or retail equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and complete field‑ready repairs
• Comfortable working outdoors behind store locations in varying weather conditions
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience towing a trailer behind a pickup truck
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and route‑planning skills
• Effective communicator; able to work independently while coordinating with the corporate office
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and DOT requirements
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (5‑year MVR review)
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and capable of operating as a single‑person crew
• Willing and able to travel throughout northern Florida and coastal Georgia
• Must reside within 25 miles of Gainesville, FL (truck parking location)
• Smartphone required for data and voice communication
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screening, background check, and federal Social Security verification
• Accurately record all time worked, including production, vehicle maintenance, administrative tasks, and reactive work orders

Benefits

Compensation Structure

• Starting pay of $900 per week is based on completing 10 scheduled service locations per week
• Additional pay is available for completing mandatory reactive work orders and supporting backlog catch‑up
• Opportunities for increased earnings are tied directly to productivity, reliability, and operational needs
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance coverage