Maintenance Technician - San Marcos, TX

Fleet Service Technician

We are a Texas based waste solutions provider servicing your local residential, commercial and municipal trash and recycling needs. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional customer service, starting with our hardworking Operations team to our Corporate Leadership. Since 2017, Frontier Waste Solutions has continued to grow and expand its footprint in Texas. We are looking for those looking to be part of this exciting endeavor and share our mission of being the best waste solutions company in Texas. As they say, "There is no business, like trash business."

Join us and get a sign-on bonus! We're excited to offer up to $2,500 sign-on bonus to new hires. Start your journey with us today and enjoy the reward.

Shift: 2nd Shift – 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

What we are looking for:

To inspect, repair, diagnose, and perform routine preventative maintenance on all vehicles and equipment, in a safe, timely, cost-effective manner.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services
• Perform inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment
• Review, complete or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records in accordance with Company policies and State and Federal regulations in the absence of a Shop Manager
• Read reports, technical manuals, and other documents to keep abreast of changes in Company fleet, including all component parts
• Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles
• When applicable, use welding skills and knowledge of metals to complete vehicle repairs
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 year of experience on heavy equipment and truck maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 year of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of diesel-powered equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to perform basic and in-depth tasks on heavy truck diesel systems: must be knowledgeable with suspensions & steering; general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drive train, diesel emissions.
• Experience with welding a plus
• Must possess own hand tools
• Able to work well with minimal supervision
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures

Physical requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to climb, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75-100 pounds
• Exposure to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often
• Exposure to physical environment which involves moving mechanical parts, fumes, dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited automotive college or technical school

License and certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Commercial Driver's License is a plus but not required
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (T1-T8) are a plus but not required

Company supplies: Safety boots, uniforms and all PPE