Technician

Diesel Mechanic C (Entry-Level Fleet Technician) - Waste Pro - Pompano Beach, FL Earn $23.00-$25.00 per hour based on qualifications Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Paid Training | Career Advancement Start Your Diesel Mechanic Career with Waste Pro! Are you mechanically inclined and looking to build a career working on heavy-duty trucks? Whether you have experience in automotive repair, preventive maintenance, fleet service, or have recently completed a technical program, Waste Pro offers an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced technicians while building a long-term career. Why Waste Pro? Because Waste Pro provides an essential service to our communities, you'll enjoy stable year-round employment with a company that invests in its employees. Outstanding Benefits At Waste Pro, we invest in our employees, our benefits include: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental Insurance FREE, company-paid Group Life Insurance 401(k) with generous company match Paid VacationPaid Holidays Paid Sick Time Employee Assistance Program Career advancement opportunities Technician Benefits ASE Certification reimbursement Higher pay for ASE-certified technicians Master Technician Achievement Bonus Ongoing OEM and manufacturer training Advancement opportunities within a growing organization Monthly tool allowance (+$100 per month) $200 annual boot allowance Company-provided uniforms and PPE Advanced diagnostic equipment What You'll Do As a Diesel Mechanic C, you'll perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs while learning from experienced technicians and gaining valuable hands-on experience. Primary Responsibilities Assist drivers with daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. Perform safety inspections on vehicles and equipment during Safety Lane inspections and Preventive maintenance services. Lubricate vehicle components and complete scheduled preventive maintenance services. Learn and perform brake inspections while accurately completing required documentation. Perform basic maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty refuse trucks, including Rear Load, Front Load, Roll-Off, Grapple, Portable Restroom, and other service vehicles. Assist A and B Technicians with repairs involving engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, electrical systems, and body components. Communicate with technicians and drivers regarding vehicle concerns and preventive maintenance recommendations. Complete repair orders, parts documentation, and computer data entry accurately and on time. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and Waste Pro standards. Perform repairs using Factory Service Manuals. Demonstrate a high standard of ethics, professionalism, dependability, and accountability. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Qualifications We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands, is eager to learn, and wants to build a career in heavy-duty fleet maintenance. Qualified candidates should have: Ability to assist drivers with the pre-trip and post-trip inspection process. Ability to identify visible vehicle defects, including lights, mirrors, fluid leaks, body damage, and other safety concerns. Ability to inspect and top off fluids, including engine oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, and DEF. Knowledge of tire inspections and proper air pressure adjustments. Ability to assist with repairs involving lights, wipers, mirrors, and other basic vehicle components. Ability to understand and follow lubrication charts for heavy-duty refuse trucks. Ability to lubricate vehicle components according to scheduled maintenance requirements (training provided). Ability to assist technicians with basic engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and body repairs on heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles. Knowledge of the basic tools used in vehicle maintenance and repair. Basic computer skills for documentation and repair order entry. Mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Work safely around heavy equipment, chemicals, and residential waste. Walk, climb, bend, crouch, kneel, twist, and lift throughout the workday. Maintain the stamina required to perform physically demanding work at a steady pace. Wear and properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Frequently enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle, up to 50-100 times per day. Frequently lift 50-75 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance. Frequently lift to 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height and overhead without assistance. Push and pull up to 50 pounds without assistance. Frequently bend, reach overhead, extend arms, and twist at the waist throughout the workday. Work safely in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and other outdoor environments, including road calls when necessary. Work Environment This position is performed both indoors and outdoors and requires working in a busy maintenance shop with frequent exposure to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, noise, dirt, grease, chemicals, and varying weather conditions. Occasional road calls and work in extreme weather may be required. Build Your Future with Waste Pro If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career as a diesel mechanic, Waste Pro provides the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed. Join a company that values hard work, invests in its people, and promotes from within. Waste Pro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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 Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr