Experienced Diesel Truck/Fleet Mechanic

Republic Services•Flowood, MS

About The Position

With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician B repairs and maintains diesel and non-diesel equipment and trucks. Work includes chassis components, refuse bodies and their control systems, hydraulic and electrical systems, air brakes, general engine work, HVAC components, suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems. The role may also include basic tire work such as replacement, rotation, and tread-depth checks. The position supports a single fleet of technically advanced vehicles and includes on-site and road maintenance. The technician identifies malfunctions using electronic tools, performs line maintenance welding and fabrication, provides safe road service when needed, and completes applicable company training. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to diagnose multi-system issues and consistently demonstrate technical expertise.
Basic understanding of work order labor time standards.
Prior experience with or knowledge of maintenance on Classes 1–5 light/medium-duty and Class 7–8 heavy-duty trucks, aircraft, or ships.
Three to five years of experience in a technician position demonstrating knowledge of diagnosis and repair of gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment, or graduation from an accredited automotive college or technical school within the next three months.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform basic inspections with limited supervision in some heavy-truck or automotive systems, including suspension and steering, general engine, transmissions, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, drivetrain, and diesel emissions.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications T1–T8.
Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and repair maintenance on vehicle components and systems, on-site and on the road.
Repair and maintain chassis components.
Maintain and repair refuse bodies, including their control, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as air and hydraulic braking systems.
Perform light engine repair and maintenance.
Maintain and repair suspension, drivetrain, and steering systems.
Maintain and repair heating and air conditioning systems.
Perform line maintenance welding and fabrication.
Provide safe road service when necessary to return company equipment to operation safely and efficiently.
Identify sources of malfunctions using a variety of electronic tools.
Complete applicable company training programs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.