Diesel Mechanic B - Heavy Duty Trucks – Waste Pro – Fort Pierce, FL

Waste Pro USA•Fort Pierce, FL

4d•$28 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro is seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Fleet, Diesel Mechanic B (Heavy-Duty Fleet Technician) to join our maintenance team in Fort Pierce, FL. We provide an essential service to the communities we serve and have built our reputation on safety, customer service, innovation, and investing in our employees. When you join Waste Pro, you’re joining a growing company where skilled technicians are valued, respected, and provided with the tools, equipment, and training they need to succeed. If you’re a skilled diesel technician who enjoys diagnosing and repairing BIG heavy-duty trucks and wants to build a long-term career with a stable, growing company, we want to hear from you! You’ll work on one of the industry’s largest fleets while earning competitive pay, excellent benefits, ongoing technical training, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you’re a Heavy Duty Fleet Diesel Mechanic who would rather work on heavy-duty trucks than passenger vehicles, this is the opportunity for you. We’re looking for someone who knows their way around big trucks and can diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, electrical systems, hydraulics, and other heavy-duty components. Our mechanics keep the trucks moving that keep our communities running. Because Waste Pro provides an essential service, our technicians enjoy steady, year-round work with no seasonal layoffs. If you take pride in turning wrenches, troubleshooting difficult repairs, and getting big trucks safely back on the road, we want you on our team.

Requirements

Experience working on garbage trucks, roll-off trucks, dump trucks, concrete/mixer trucks, tractor-trailers, construction equipment, heavy-duty vocational trucks, or other large commercial diesel equipment.
Experience with heavy-duty diesel truck maintenance and repair
Experience with air brake diagnosis and repair
Experience with suspension and steering systems
Experience with hydraulic systems
Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair
Experience with engine and transmission diagnostics
Experience with computer-based diagnostic equipment
Experience with preventive maintenance and DOT/safety inspections
Ability to read and interpret manufacturer service manuals
Ability to estimate labor time, parts, and materials needed for repairs
Ability to troubleshoot difficult mechanical problems
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).

Nice To Haves

CDL Class B is preferred, or you must be able to obtain one within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy-duty commercial trucks.
Troubleshoot diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Complete repairs identified through Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
Use electronic and computer diagnostic equipment to identify problems.
Read and follow manufacturer service manuals and repair specifications.
Identify potential mechanical issues before they result in breakdowns or additional downtime.
Complete repair orders and document work accurately.
Communicate with drivers and management regarding truck condition and repair status.
Assist and provide technical guidance to Assistant Technicians and Shop Helpers.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop.
Follow Waste Pro and OSHA safety requirements.
Attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
Keep up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
Perform occasional road calls in varying weather conditions.