Heavy-Duty Master Mechanic — ASE-Preferred

Priority Waste Resources; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Waste Resources is seeking a Heavy Duty Machinery Master Mechanic in Detroit, MI. The role involves repairing and maintaining refuse vehicles and heavy machinery, including brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and engine work. Must be able to diagnose issues with electronic tools and perform preventative maintenance.

A CDL is a plus but not required, with ASE certifications a plus. This full‑time position offers an hourly pay range of $40–$50, contingent on experience, and requires a

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a heavy-duty technician.
• Experience with maintenance on refuse trucks and heavy machinery.
• Must be able to perform basic inspections of brakes, drivetrain, emissions, hydraulics, transmissions, engine, steering and suspension.

Responsibilities

• Keeps up on maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs engine repair and maintenance.
• Performs welding and fabrication.
• Scans trucks and troubleshoots mechanical issues using electronic tools.
• Performs electrical repairs.
• Assists with DOT inspections.
• Completes oil changes and greasing trucks/equipment.
• Repairs tires, including replacement when necessary.
• Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles to enable minimal downtime.
• Safely executes road service calls when necessary to ensure safe return of equipment.
• Troubleshoots emissions issues.
• Executes work orders and records them with Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Heavy-duty maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team player

Education

ASE Certifications

Job description

Priority Waste Resources is seeking a Heavy Duty Machinery Master Mechanic in Detroit, MI. The role involves repairing and maintaining refuse vehicles and heavy machinery, including brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, and engine work. Must be able to diagnose issues with electronic tools and perform preventative maintenance.

A CDL is a plus but not required, with ASE certifications a plus. This full‑time position offers an hourly pay range of $40–$50, contingent on experience, and requires a