Diesel Technician/Mechanic (C) - OWP

Waste Pro USA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401k Plan

Disability Insurance

Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time

Tool allowance

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking a knowledgeable maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on heavy- and light-duty trucks, including gasoline, diesel, and CNG systems. You will support drivers and collaborate with technicians to keep vehicles safe and on the road.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and hands-on problem solving, with opportunities for ASE certification support and career advancement within a growing fleet.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on heavy- and light-duty trucks.
• Ability to assist with daily post-trip inspections.
• Familiarity with lubrication and brake inspection procedures.
• Willingness to learn from Factory Service Manuals and training materials.
• Basic computer or tablet-based maintenance data entry.

Responsibilities

• Aid drivers with daily Post-trip and vehicle safety inspections.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles during Safety Lane and PMs.
• Perform lubrication and repair of lubrication points on vehicles.
• Assist learning brake inspection procedures and document daily.
• Perform basic repairs on heavy-duty equipment and trucks.
• Communicate with technicians/drivers about vehicle issues and preventative techniques.
• Complete paperwork and time entries promptly and accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Follow factory manuals and safety policies in all tasks.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Brake inspection

Diagnostics

Lubrication

Vehicle safety inspection

Communication

Documentation

Safety compliance

Heavy-duty trucks

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.

If you are energetic, team oriented and love a challenge.

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
• 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.