PM Mechanic

Meridian Waste•Columbia, SC

12d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Be part of maintaining our newest 2025/2026 waste collection vehicles, including Mack Side Loaders and International Rear Loaders. The PM Technician plays a key role in protecting manufacturer warranties, reducing downtime, and keeping our fleet operating safely and efficiently with proper preventive maintenance. Scheduled M-F 2pm-12pm. The PM Mechanic is responsible for adhering to our level of commitment to safety and customer service. In this role, the successful candidate will perform repairs and maintenance work on waste pick-up trucks and support equipment in accordance with factory and industry standards, run diagnostics on trucks and work closely with other team members to meet company goals.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
Excellent reading and writing skills
Must be able to multi-task and have an attention to detail.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Great attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

ASE Diesel Certification an asset
ASE Diesel Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Perform minor and major repairs on waste pick- up trucks and support equipment.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Conduct regular preventative maintenance on service trucks, including inspection, tire rotation and oil changes.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintains accurate vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Follow and comply with all safety policies.
Additional duties as assigned.