Heavy Vehicle PM Technician (CDL-A)

International Executive Service Corps; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans

Annual wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Educational assistance

Commuting benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

Recology is seeking a maintenance technician to perform safety inspections and preventive maintenance on a range of vehicles and heavy equipment at our facility in San Francisco. You will document work, manage parts usage, and communicate defects for follow‑up actions, while adhering to DOT safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience with heavy vehicles, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of preventive maintenance mechanical experience with heavy vehicles.
• Waste and recycling industry experience preferred.
• Experience with DOT Out-of-Service Criteria and related inspections.
• Experience with maintenance facilities and heavy equipment components.
• Knowledge of diesel and/or CNG engines and related tools.
• Basic knowledge of electrical controls and motor systems.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations on job sites.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Class A CDL and medical with no air brake/automatic transmission restrictions within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections on company vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Accurately complete paperwork and database entries documenting parts and usage; generate repair orders.
• Carry out minor repairs and cleaning of components; perform other maintenance tasks as required.
• Operate forklift and yard equipment as needed.
• Follow company and DOT safety standards; maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DOT compliance knowledge

CHP inspections experience

Electrical controls & motor systems

Diesel/CNG engines knowledge

Job description

Recology is seeking a maintenance technician to perform safety inspections and preventive maintenance on a range of vehicles and heavy equipment at our facility in San Francisco. You will document work, manage parts usage, and communicate defects for follow‑up actions, while adhering to DOT safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience with heavy vehicles, and a valid driver’s license.