Diesel Mechanic

Pellitteri Waste Systems; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance (free/low-cost)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Bonuses

Job summary

Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a diesel mechanic for a full-time night shift (50+ hours per week) starting at 2:00 pm with Fridays off early.

You will service, diagnose, repair, and rebuild components on our fleet, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to emergency breakdowns to keep the operations moving. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of diesel experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulics, and welding tasks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a diesel mechanic or technician preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Deadline and detail oriented with priority projects.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, hydraulics, welding, and diesel truck maintenance.
• CDL A or B is helpful, but not required for a diesel mechanic.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age to work as a diesel mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild components on PWS vehicles
• Use diagnostic tools to test vehicle components and initiate or assign repairs
• Perform quality inspections of vehicles prior to returning to service
• Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns
• As a diesel mechanic, you will interact with operations staff to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Work in accordance with all federal guidelines (i.e. safety, DOT, MOT)

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics

Welding

CDL helpful

Work eligibility (US)

18+ years old

Job description

Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. Madison, WI, USA

Compensation: $36.80/hour - $44.35/hour BOE

Benefits Offered: 401k, Free and Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

Employment Type: Full Time Night Shift (50+ hours a week) 2:00 pm start time. Out early on Fridays!

Why Work Here?

Pellitteri Waste Systems was truly humbled to receive the 2025 Family Business of the Year Award from In Business Madison. We are a family owned business that puts integrity, passion and pride into all of our client relationships.

We offer local work, competitive weekly pay and benefits that includes free and low-cost medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k matching program, bonuses, incentives, and more!

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild components on PWS vehicles
• Use diagnostic tools to test vehicle components and initiate or assign repairs
• Perform quality inspections of vehicles prior to returning to service
• Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns
• As a diesel mechanic, you will interact with operations staff to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Work in accordance with all federal guidelines (i.e. safety, DOT, MOT)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a diesel mechanic or technician preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Deadline and detail oriented with priority projects
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and perform the physical requirements of the position
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, hydraulics, welding, and diesel truck maintenance
• CDL A or B is helpful, but not required for a diesel mechanic
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age to work as a diesel mechanic

About Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc:

Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. provides commercial and residential waste recovery systems, as well as at the customer site confidential document destruction. Our mission is to continue the family business and the Pellitteri's tradition of service by promptly responding to customer needs, offering individualized solutions, communicating effectively and following through. These solutions will be environmentally and fiscally responsible. Our commitment to safety, professionalism, staff and growth will foster an environment which benefits our team, clients and community. PWS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.