Entry-Level Diesel Technician: Start Your Fleet Career

Coastal Waste & Recycling; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Career Growth & Advancement

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking an entry-level Diesel Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team in Florida. You will work alongside experienced technicians, assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty trucks and refuse vehicles, and progress toward higher technician levels through hands-on training.

You will learn to use hand and shop tools, diagnostic equipment, and safety procedures while documenting repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn are essential.
• One year of mechanical experience or equivalent hands-on training is preferred.
• Technical school training or vocational education is a plus; ASE and other certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance on heavy-duty trucks, refuse vehicles, trailers, and equipment.
• Learn to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel-powered equipment under supervision.
• Assist with oil changes, lubrication, brake inspections, tire inspections, filter replacements, and scheduled maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

Technical school training

Vocational education

ASE certifications

Brake Certification

Class A CDL

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking an entry-level Diesel Technician to join our Fleet Maintenance team in Florida. You will work alongside experienced technicians, assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty trucks and refuse vehicles, and progress toward higher technician levels through hands-on training.

You will learn to use hand and shop tools, diagnostic equipment, and safety procedures while documenting repairs and maintenance.