Fleet Vehicle Safety Inspector - Waste Pro - Pembroke Pines

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking a dependable Fleet Vehicle Safety Inspector in Pembroke Pines, FL to ensure daily inspections and road-readiness of our fleet. You will partner with drivers and maintenance staff to document issues and ensure timely repairs.

This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities within a leading waste-services company. You will uphold OSHA standards and drive safety across operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: experience in fleet maintenance or vehicle inspections.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty and light-duty trucks; gas, diesel, and CNG vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily Safety Lane inspections on waste collection vehicles and equipment.
• Assist drivers with completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Identify and document safety or mechanical concerns and communicate findings for timely repairs.
• Complete DVIRs, inspection logs, and related documentation.
• Perform basic computer data entry and maintain inspection records.
• Inspect tires and monitor air pressure; identify safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized Safety Lane in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Follow safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Occasionally perform route observations to evaluate driver safety and vehicle appearance.

Skills

Vehicle inspections

DOT regulations knowledge

Tire inspections

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fleet Vehicle Safety Inspector Waste Pro - Pembroke Pines, FL

Full-Time | $21.00-$25.00 per Hour | Great Benefits | Career Growth

Waste Pro is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Safety Lane Inspector to join our team in Pembroke Pines, Florida. We offer competitive pay along with outstanding benefits and opportunities for career advancement. As a Safety Lane Inspector, you will play a critical role in keeping our fleet safe and road-ready. You'll work closely with our drivers and maintenance technicians to ensure Waste Pro vehicles meet company safety standards, DOT regulations, and OSHA requirements before they head out on the road each day.If you're passionate about safety, enjoy working around commercial vehicles, and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily Safety Lane inspections on waste collection vehicles and equipment.
• Assist drivers with completing required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Identify and document safety or mechanical concerns, including lights, mirrors, tires, fluid leaks, body damage, and other visible defects.
• Communicate inspection findings to Maintenance Technicians and drivers to ensure timely repairs.
• Complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), inspection logs, and other required documentation.
• Perform basic computer data entry and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Inspect and maintain proper tire air pressure and identify tire-related safety concerns.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe Safety Lane in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Occasionally perform route observations to evaluate driver safety, truck appearance, route cleanliness, and customer service.
• Complete route observation reports and provide coaching on safe operating practices and training opportunities.
• Assist with distributing safety supplies such as gloves, safety glasses, door hangers, recycling bins, carts, and related materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support fleet operations.

Why Waste Pro?

Waste Pro invests in its employees by offering competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training
• Career advancement opportunities throughout our growing company

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in fleet maintenance, vehicle inspections, transportation, or a related field is preferred.
• General knowledge of heavy-duty and light-duty trucks, including gasoline, diesel, and CNG-powered vehicles.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety inspections and DOT regulations is preferred.
• Ability to identify visible vehicle defects and safety concerns.
• Knowledge of tire inspections, including checking and adjusting tire pressure.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with drivers and maintenance personnel.
• Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or overtime as business needs require.
• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to safety.

More of why you should join Waste Pro..

• Stable, full-time employment
• Safety-first culture
• Industry-leading training
• Opportunities for advancement into maintenance, safety, fleet management, and leadership
• Work for one of the largest privately owned waste companies in the United States

Work Environment

This position is performed primarily outdoors and requires working in a variety of environmental conditions, including:

• Heat, humidity, rain, cold, and other changing weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, vibration, dust, diesel exhaust, grease, and other conditions common to fleet maintenance operations.
• Frequent interaction with heavy-duty commercial vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Perform inspections around and underneath commercial vehicles.
• Safely work around moving vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Hear, see, and communicate effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Waste Pro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to assist drivers with Pre/Post trip process
• Ability to identify visible repairs required on vehicles: lights, mirrors, leaks, body damage etc.
• Knowledge of tire inspections and air pressure adjustments
• Basic computer skills as required.