Technician - Columbus

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 retention bonus

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking an experienced A Technician to diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions, electrical systems, and hydraulics on heavy- and light-duty trucks, including diesel, gasoline, and CNG-powered units.

The role may involve welding and fabrication as needed. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will diagnose fleet issues, repair multiple truck brands, and perform safety inspections, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to OSHA and

Qualifications

• Drive Train inspections, diagnosis and repair.
• General Engine inspection, diagnosis and repair.
• Transmission inspection, diagnosis and repair.
• Outside repair inspection review.
• Assess structural damage and plan repairs.
• Provide guidance to shop technicians.
• CDL Class B preferred or ability to obtain.
• 7 ASE Certifications or equivalent within 36 months.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in maintenance/repair of medium duty class 8 vehicles (waste/recycling preferred).
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements; data tracking via dossier and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose fleet issues for refuse and recycling vehicles.
• Repair Mack, IHC, Autocar, Heil, McNeilus vehicles and equipment.
• Support coworkers in safe, efficient maintenance and repair.
• Complete required paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per policies.
• Use vehicle computer systems to interpret failure modes and initiate repairs.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform repairs per Factory Service Manuals.
• Maintain high ethics and dependability.

Skills

Drive Train

Engine Inspection

Transmission

Outside Repair

Structural Damage Assessment

Mentoring / Guidance

OSHA Safety

Data Tracking

Microsoft Office

Fleet Maintenance Experience

Education

ASE Certifications (within 36 months)

Tools

Dossier

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are currently offering a $5000.00 retention bonus paid over the first year of employment. Advanced knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to heavy duty and light duty trucks. This may include gasoline, diesel and CNG systems. May include welding and fabrication.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the A Technician will be responsible for diagnostics related to a fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles.
• Maintenance and repair of all aspects of Mack, IHC, Autocar, Heil, McNeilus vehicles and equipment.
• Support of coworkers in working safely and efficiently in the maintenance and repair of fleet of vehicles and equipment.
• Completes all required paperwork 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.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Conducts repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain high standard of Ethics and Dependability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to provide Drive Train Inspections, Diagnosis and Repair
• Ability to provide General Engine Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair
• Ability to provide Transmission Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair
• Ability to Perform Outside Repair Inspection Review
• Ability to Assess Structural Damage and assign needed repairs
• Ability to Provide assistance, guidance and direction to all shop technicians
• CDL Class B preferred or the ability to obtain a CDL license
• Ability to obtain 7 ASE Certifications or equivalent within 36 months
• 3-5 years of hands on technical experience in the maintenance and repair of medium duty class 8 vehicles and equipment. Preferably with waste/recycling industry experience
• Clear understanding of OSHA safety requirements for vehicle fleets Ability to utilize computers for data tracking, communication etc. (dossier, Microsoft office).

CDL Required

No CDL Required

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.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Exposure to chemical and residential waste.
• Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting
• Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a day
• Physically able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds form the floor to overhead unassisted
• Physically able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) bend at the knees and waist
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) reach over your head or reach out with extended arms to perform work
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) twist at the waist to perform work
• Physically able to work in extreme temperatures and weather environments (road calls)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.