Lead Technician - Meridian

Waste Pro USA; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Meridian, MS seeks a skilled technician to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The role entails diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, conducting repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with vehicle diagnostics and strong problem-solving skills. This position includes both indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing diagnostics and repairs on heavy-duty equipment.
• Familiarity with safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on vehicle equipment.
• Perform emergency road calls for on-site repairs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and parts usage.
• Conduct Emergency Road calls to repair trucks or arrange towing when needed.
• Communicate with managers/drivers about issues and preventative techniques to minimize future repairs.
• Complete all required paperwork and data entry for repairs and parts usage.

Skills

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic problem solving

Safety compliance

Job description

Summary Of Position

Performs preventative maintenance, run inspections, diagnostics tests, and repairs a variety of vehicles and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Diagnoses advanced mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic/pneumatic problems, including chassis and body issues, and performs repairs and maintenance on all equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. Reviews and completes repairs identified on DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) and/or repair orders.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on Heavy Duty Equipment, including but not limited to Rear Load, Front Load, Roll Off, Grapple, Port-a-let, and other service type trucks including chassis and body.
• Road test vehicles to diagnose problems and confirm completed repairs.
• Perform Emergency Road calls to repair trucks and or arrange towing when they cannot be repaired onsite.
• Communication with managers/drivers as to issues with vehicles and discusses preventative techniques that may minimize future repairs.
• Completes all required paperwork / computer data entry, including documenting parts usage and time in and out on repair orders, in a timely and concise manner.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs which may include use of a Diagnostic Laptop for troubleshooting both chassis and body issues.
• Conducts repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain high standard of Ethics and Dependability.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro .
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Work Environment

• Normal setting for this job is: Inside and Outside with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.