Technician - Meridian

Waste Pro USA; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus ($5,000)

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking an experienced A Technician to diagnose and repair heavy- and light-duty trucks, with a focus on refuse and recycling fleets. The role includes diagnosing drive train, engine, transmission, and related systems, and may involve welding or fabrication.

The position requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience with medium duty Class 8 vehicles, a strong safety record, and the ability to read factory manuals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing medium duty Class 8 vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret Factory Service Manuals and repair schematics.
• Clear understanding of OSHA safety requirements for vehicle fleets.
• CDL Class B preferred or ability to obtain CDL within 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics related to a fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles.
• Maintenance and repair of Mack, IHC, Autocar, Heil, McNeilus vehicles and equipment.
• Support of coworkers to work safely and efficiently.
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely and concise manner.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Drive Train Inspection

Engine Inspection

Transmission Inspection

Outside Repair Inspection

Structural Damage Assessment

Lead Shop Technicians

CDL Class B Preferred

ASE Certifications

OSHA Safety Knowledge

Data Tracking & Computer Use

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 provide 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).