Compactor Truck Leader (DOT)

JIMCO Maintenance Inc; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Jimco Maintenance, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Compactor Maintenance Technician/Truck Leader to service supermarket facilities across Northern and Central Florida and coastal Georgia.

This role operates as a single-person crew, combining mechanical service work with responsibility for a dedicated service truck and territory. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work independently in outdoor retail environments.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must reside within 25 miles of Gainesville, FL (truck parking location).
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screening, background check, and federal Social Security verification.

Responsibilities

• Service supermarket facilities across Northern and Central Florida and coastal Georgia.
• Operate and maintain a dedicated service truck as a single-person crew.
• Accurately record all time worked, including production, vehicle maintenance, and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate travel and scheduling with the corporate office.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Outdoor work

Lift up to 50 lbs

Clean driving record

DOT compliance knowledge

Independent worker

Effective communicator

Travel readiness

Job description

Location: Gainesville, FL
(Truck location: Gainesville, FL area)

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 and Central Florida and costal 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

• 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

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