Diesel Technician in Clearwater!

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k Plan

Disability Insurance

Vacation time

Holiday and Sick Time

Tool allowance up to $80/month

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking an experienced Automotive Technician to service a fleet of heavy- and light-duty trucks, including CNG, LPG, and hybrid systems.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and timely documentation in a fast-paced shop environment. Key opportunities include ASE certification reimbursement, pay increases for proven skills, and a Master Technician Achievement Bonus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance procedures for heavy- and light-duty trucks.
• Ability to read and follow service manuals.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Aid drivers with daily post-trip and vehicle safety inspections.
• Perform safety checks on vehicles and equipment during safety lanes.
• Lubricate and repair lubrication points on vehicles per schedule.
• Learn brake inspection procedures and document daily.
• Perform basic repairs on heavy-duty equipment and trucks.
• Communicate issues with technicians/drivers to prevent future repairs.
• Complete paperwork and parts usage/time in repair orders.
• Maintain clean, safe work area per OSHA standards.
• Follow factory service manuals for repairs.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Brake inspection

Lubrication

Vehicle safety checks

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Everyday thousands of Waste Pro trucks serve millions of customers. It takes professional, experienced, hardworking and dedicated people, working together, to accomplish this task. Work with the brightest people in the industry on some of the finest trucks built including Mack, Freightliner, Peterbilt, McNeilus, and Heil to name a few. Never get bored while you work on diesel trucks and our alternative fuel source fleets to include CNG, LPG and Hybrid.

Waste Pro offers a comprehensive pay range based on proven skills & capability.

We believe people make the difference and are committed to helping our best become even better. Waste Pro supports your pursuit of ASE Certification through fee reimbursement, increase(s) in compensation, and a Master Technician Achievement Bonus! To assist in your career development, Waste Pro Technicians are eligible to receive a monthly tool allowance of up to $80.00 per month !

Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; a 401k Plan, Disability Insurance; Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time.

Summary Of Position

Knowledge and ability to perform Preventative Maintenance services with general knowledge related to heavy duty and light duty trucks. This may include gasoline, diesel and CNG Systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Aid/assist drivers in completion of the daily Post trip and vehicle safety inspection process
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment during Safety Lane and PM's.
• Complete lubrication and repair of lubrication points on vehicles as assigned on the daily schedule
• Ability to learn and utilize brake inspection procedures and complete documentation daily
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on Heavy Duty Equipment, including but not limited to Rear Load, Front Load, Roll Off, Grapple, Port-a-let, and other service type trucks including chassis and body.
• Communication with A & B technicians /drivers as to issues with vehicles and discusses preventative techniques that may minimize future repairs.
• Completes all required paperwork / computer data entry, including documenting parts usage and time in and out on repair orders, in a timely and concise manner.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards which may include sweeping, organizing and maintaining the shop and grounds areas.
• Conducts repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals.
• Maintain high standard of Ethics and Dependability.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist drivers with Pre/Post trip process
• Ability to identify visible repairs required on vehicles: lights, mirrors, leaks, body damage etc.
• Ability to assist/complete fluid top up on vehicles including oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluid, DEF fluid
• Knowledge of tire inspections and air pressure adjustments
• Ability to support technicians in repair of lights, wipers, mirrors.
• Ability to understand and use lubrication charts for waste trucks
• Ability to lubricate components on trucks as scheduled (training provided)
• Ability to assist technicians in the repair of basic engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to Heavy Duty and Light Duty Trucks.
• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles.
• Basic computer skills as required.