Shop Lead: Refuse Trucks & Heavy Machinery

Priority Waste Resources; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Waste Resources is seeking a Shop Lead in Romulus, MI to perform repairs and maintenance on refuse vehicles and heavy machinery. The role involves engine work, electrical repairs, VINs, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have two years of heavy-duty tech experience, with a preference for ASE certifications and a CDL. The position requires readiness to support DOT inspections and safe road service calls.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a heavy-duty technician.
• Commercial Driver's License is a plus but not required.
• Experience with maintenance on refuse trucks and heavy machinery.
• ASE certifications are a plus but not required.
• Must be able to perform basic inspections: 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 and replaces when necessary.
• Performs preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Executes road service calls to ensure safe return of equipment.
• Directs other maintenance employees to assist with work orders.
• Other tasks as assigned by managers.

Education

ASE Certification (nice-to-have)

Job description

Priority Waste Resources is seeking a Shop Lead in Romulus, MI to perform repairs and maintenance on refuse vehicles and heavy machinery. The role involves engine work, electrical repairs, VINs, and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have two years of heavy-duty tech experience, with a preference for ASE certifications and a CDL. The position requires readiness to support DOT inspections and safe road service calls.