Technician - Meridian

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking an A Technician to diagnose and repair a fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles, using factory service manuals and on-board diagnostics.

This role requires hands-on expertise with diesel and gasoline engines, plus electrical, hydraulic, and brake systems. You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor, maintain safety and environmental standards, complete paperwork promptly, and support shop technicians.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of medium duty class 8 vehicles.
• Ability to interpret service manuals and perform diagnostics.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements for vehicle fleets.

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 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.

Skills

Engine Diagnostics

Electrical Systems

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Safety Compliance

Team Support

Dossier/Record Keeping

Education

CDL Class B

ASE Certifications (7) or equivalent

Tools

Factory Service Manuals

Microsoft Office / Dossier data tracking

Diagnostic equipment

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.