Corporate Technical Maintenance Trainer

Waste Pro • DEBARY, FL

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About The Position

Waste Pro is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Trainer for its Waste Industry Technical Training team. The position delivers classroom and hands-on technical training to vehicle and equipment maintenance personnel, technicians, supervisors, and other team members throughout the organization. Training focuses on safe, efficient, and consistent maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, while reinforcing company standards and The Waste Pro Way.

The trainer demonstrates inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures; assesses and coaches learners; helps develop and improve training materials and programs; and maintains training and certification records. The role works with maintenance leadership to identify training needs and may require travel to company locations up to 50% of the time.

The work takes place in shop and facility settings, as well as outdoors in weather conditions. It involves exposure to machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust, fumes, truck and facility vibrations, and chemical and residential waste. The position requires physical activity, including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, reaching, and repeatedly getting in and out of commercial vehicle cabs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical knowledge of Class 8 trucks and mounted equipment systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, air brake systems, electrical systems, diagnostics, hydraulics, ADAS, AC, and general heavy-duty truck repair.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and understandably.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to conduct training at company locations.
• Previous coaching, teaching, or training experience.
• Ability to obtain 7 Medium Duty ASE Certifications within 6–9 months.
• Ability to use all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by the company.
• Physical ability to get in and out of a commercial motor vehicle cab 10–20 times a day.
• Physical ability to lift 50–75 pounds from floor to waist height unassisted and 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height unassisted.
• Physical ability to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted.
• Physical ability to frequently bend at the knees and waist, reach overhead or outward with extended arms, and twist at the waist.
• Sufficient stamina to maintain a steady work pace throughout the day.
• Physical ability to work and train in extreme temperatures and weather environments.

Nice To Haves

• Waste industry experience.
• Bilingual ability to teach and train in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on technical training to maintenance personnel.
• Conduct training in preventive maintenance, air brake systems, DOT brake inspections, electrical systems, diagnostics, and other heavy-duty vehicle systems.
• Demonstrate proper inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures.
• Reinforce company safety policies, procedures, and standardized maintenance practices.
• Evaluate technician knowledge and hands-on performance through testing and practical assessments.
• Provide coaching and constructive feedback to help technicians improve their skills.
• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of technical training materials and programs.
• Maintain accurate training, attendance, testing, and certification records.
• Ensure training areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment are maintained in a safe and professional condition.
• Work with maintenance leadership to identify training needs and areas for improvement.
• Represent the Technical Training Department professionally and promote a positive learning environment.
• Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Keep up to date on current technology used by Waste Pro USA, as appropriate to the job.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed