Mechanic - Hiram, GA

Doodie Calls, Inc.•Hiram, GA

9d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Doodie Calls is a portable sanitation company operating in four states and serving construction sites, homes, special events, and disaster relief. The Fleet Mechanic maintains the company’s pump trucks, service trucks, and trailers so they remain safe and ready for their routes. The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs vehicle and equipment problems, and returns vehicles to service promptly. The position is full-time and non-exempt, pays $25–$35 per hour, and includes overtime for breakdowns and surges. The schedule is presented as an example placeholder: “Mon–Fri, 6am start, on-call rotation.” Success in the role means maximizing vehicle uptime through timely preventive maintenance, identifying and resolving the root cause of failures, maintaining vacuum pumps and PTO systems, ensuring trucks are road-ready and DOT-compliant, and keeping complete repair, parts, and inspection records. The work involves performing duties in a shop and outdoors in varied weather, with physical tasks including working under and around trucks, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and standing for long periods. A pre-employment fitness-for-duty exam is required. Hiring includes interviews, a driver’s license insurance review, and drug and alcohol testing, a fitness exam, and a background check.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a diesel, heavy truck, or fleet mechanic.
Strong knowledge of vehicle systems, including air brakes and hydraulics.
Own hand tools.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that passes the company’s insurance review.
Availability for on-call breakdowns and storm or event surges.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vacuum pumps, PTOs, or vacuum trucks.
ASE certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake and tire work, fluid service, and inspections.
Diagnose and repair engine, electrical, hydraulic, and air brake problems.
Service vacuum pumps, PTO systems, and tanks on pump trucks.
Test drive repaired vehicles to confirm they are safe and ready for service.
Maintain accurate repair, parts, and inspection records.
Keep trucks road-ready, safe, and DOT-compliant while minimizing downtime.