Maintenance Technician

Capital Waste Services LLC; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Waste Services in Palatka, FL is seeking a Maintenance Technician with diesel expertise to join our fleet maintenance team. You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on our trucks to ensure reliable service for residential and commercial routes.

The role requires at least 2 years of vehicle or hydraulic maintenance experience; a high school diploma or GED is preferred; a valid state driver's license is a plus; ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• At least 2 years of vehicle/hydraulic maintenance experience.
• Valid state driver’s license preferred but not required.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Support repairs and preventive maintenance (assembly, disassembly and/or repair of lubrication systems, cooling systems, basic electrical wiring and hydraulic systems, changing filters on new and existing Trucks for our Residential & Commercial locations).

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Capital Waste Services

At Capital Waste Services (CWS), we are committed to delivering reliable, customer-focused waste collection services across our communities. Our team members are the foundation of our success, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, high-integrity work environment where people can grow and thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician with expertise in diesel engines to join our team in the Solid Waste Industry. This role involves performing repairs and preventive maintenance on our fleet of trucks, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not required.

• A minimum of at least 2 years of vehicle/hydraulic maintenance experience is required for the position along with a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid state driver’s license preferred but not required.
• Must pass criminal background check.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Support repairs and preventive maintenance (assembly, disassembly and/or repair of lubrication systems, cooling systems, basic electrical wiring and hydraulic systems, changing filters on new and existing Trucks for our Residential & Commercial locations).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposed to unpleasant sights and smells. The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed, and which create hardship including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one’s senses and mental demands.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly.
• Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.