Diesel Technician / Mechanic

North American Transportation Management Institute; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $30-$40/hr

Overtime opportunities

Full-time position

Uniforms provided

Boot stipend

DOT medical card renewals

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Wind River Environmental is seeking experienced Diesel Technicians to maintain a demanding fleet of vacuum, pump, roll-off, and specialty equipment. The role emphasizes independent troubleshooting, hands-on field and shop work, and prioritizing repairs to keep critical equipment running.

The position offers competitive pay ($30-$40/hr), overtime opportunities, full-time hours, uniforms, boot stipend, DOT medical card renewals, and comprehensive benefits. CDL is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in diesel, fleet, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience working on medium/heavy-duty trucks and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, air brake systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on medium and heavy-duty trucks and specialty equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and prioritize repairs to keep equipment operational
• Respond to road calls and breakdowns when needed
• Coordinate parts ordering and outside vendor repairs
• Document repairs and maintenance using Fleetio fleet management software
• Support fleet reliability and safety initiatives as we continue improving our maintenance operations
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards

Skills

Diesel engines repair

Air brake systems

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Emissions equipment

Fleetio

Tools

Fleetio

Job description

Wind River Environmental is looking for experienced Diesel Technicians to help keep our hardworking fleet on the road and operating safely.

This is not a dealership environment with brand-new trucks and repetitive PM work. We operate a demanding fleet of vacuum trucks, pump trucks, roll-offs, and specialty equipment that supports essential environmental services operations across the region. The equipment works hard — and our mechanics do too.

We're looking for mechanics who can troubleshoot independently, solve problems in the field and shop, and take pride in keeping critical equipment running. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and hands-on work where your experience truly matters, we want to talk with you.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair diesel engines, air brake systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, and emissions equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on medium and heavy-duty trucks and specialty equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and prioritize repairs to keep equipment operational
• Respond to road calls and breakdowns when needed
• Coordinate parts ordering and outside vendor repairs
• Document repairs and maintenance using Fleetio fleet management software
• Support fleet reliability and safety initiatives as we continue improving our maintenance operations
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in diesel, fleet, or heavy equipment maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability
• Experience working on medium/heavy-duty trucks and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (CDL preferred, but not required)
• Experience with fleet maintenance software preferred
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $30-$40/hr based on experience
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Stable, year-round full-time work
• Company-paid uniforms
• Annual boot stipend
• Company-paid DOT medical card renewals
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Employee discounts on services
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company

Why Join Wind River Environmental?

We know skilled mechanics are hard to find — and good mechanics keep operations moving. We're continuing to invest in our fleet operations, maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and team growth. This role is ideal for a mechanic who wants to make an impact, help improve standards, and be part of building a stronger operation over time. Your experience and judgment will matter here.

About Wind River Environmental

Wind River Environmental is a leading provider of non-hazardous liquid waste services throughout the East Coast. We provide essential environmental services to commercial, residential, and municipal customers with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and customer service.

Wind River Environmental LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.