Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic: Refuse Trucks & Equipment

Priority Waste Resources Llc

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Priority Waste Resources Llc in Michigan is seeking a Heavy Duty Machinery Mechanic to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on refuse vehicles and heavy equipment. You will work with diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, and chassis components, ensuring safe, compliant operation.

The role requires hands-on diagnostics, welding, and the ability to document work orders while collaborating with a maintenance team. CDL is a plus; ASE credentials are not required but valued.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of experience as a heavy-duty diesel technician or mechanic.
  • Experience maintaining refuse trucks and heavy equipment.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair brakes, engines, hydraulics, emissions, drivetrain, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance on heavy-duty diesel vehicles and refuse equipment.
  • Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel engines and related components.
  • Troubleshoots hydraulic, electrical, emissions, and engine-related issues; uses diagnostic tools.
  • Performs welding, fabrication, and general repairs as needed.
  • Prepares vehicles for DOT inspections and maintains service records; responds to road service calls.

Skills

Diesel mechanic experience
Diagnostics & troubleshooting
Welding & fabrication
CDL (preferred)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Priority Waste Resources Llc in Michigan is seeking a Heavy Duty Machinery Mechanic to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on refuse vehicles and heavy equipment. You will work with diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, brakes, and chassis components, ensuring safe, compliant operation.

The role requires hands-on diagnostics, welding, and the ability to document work orders while collaborating with a maintenance team. CDL is a plus; ASE credentials are not required but valued.

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