Diesel Mechanic

kt; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans with HSA

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan with 5% match

Incentives

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts through LifeMart

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to maintain diesel garbage trucks, diagnose issues, and keep our fleet road-ready.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and document work while collaborating with dispatch and operations. This role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of diesel maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on diesel garbage trucks and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Inspect vehicles to identify safety concerns and ensure DOT compliance.
• Complete accurate maintenance and repair records for all fleet vehicles.
• Communicate repair status and findings with dispatch and operations teams.
• Work with others in a team environment to ensure fleet uptime and superior service.
• Other maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

DOT regulations knowledge

Diagnostics & repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Technical Gulfport, MS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2922

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

At Ecowaste Solutions, our drivers are the heartbeat of our operation, and the Diesel Mechanic is the person who keeps that heartbeat running. We're looking for someone who knows their way around a diesel engine, takes pride in their work, and understands that when a garbage truck is down, the whole route feels it. In this role, you'll be hands-on every day, diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, and making sure our garbage trucks stay road-ready. If you want to bring your diesel maintenance skills to a fast-growing company where your work has real impact, we'd love to have you on the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on diesel garbage trucks and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Inspect vehicles to identify safety concerns and ensure DOT compliance.
• Complete accurate maintenance and repair records for all fleet vehicles.
• Communicate repair status and findings with dispatch and operations teams.
• Work with others in a team environment to ensure fleet uptime and superior service.
• Other maintenance tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of diesel maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations required.
• Ability to diagnose and repair a variety of mechanical and electrical issues.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Weekly pay!
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option.
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with a company match up to 5%.
• Safety and Retention Incentives!
• Paid Time Off.
• Access to employee discounts through LifeMart!

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.