Technician C - Waste Pro - Pompano
About The Position
Technician C performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs on heavy-duty and light-duty trucks and equipment, including gasoline, diesel, and CNG systems. The role supports vehicle inspections, lubrication, brake checks, fluid top-ups, and repairs across chassis and body components. The technician documents work, parts usage, and time on repair orders; communicates vehicle issues and preventative techniques with drivers and other technicians; and maintains a clean, safe work area in accordance with corporate and OSHA standards. Training and continued learning on current technology are part of the role.
Requirements
- Ability to assist drivers with the pre-trip and post-trip process.
- Ability to identify visible vehicle repairs needed, including lights, mirrors, leaks, and body damage.
- Ability to assist with or complete vehicle fluid top-ups, including oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, and DEF.
- Knowledge of tire inspections and air-pressure adjustments.
- Ability to support repairs to lights, wipers, and mirrors.
- Ability to understand and use lubrication charts for waste trucks and lubricate components according to schedule.
- Ability to assist technicians with basic repairs to engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and body components and systems on heavy-duty and light-duty trucks.
- Knowledge of tools required for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
- Able to get in and out of a commercial motor vehicle cab 50 to 100 times per day.
- Able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from floor to waist height unassisted, and lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height and overhead unassisted.
- Able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted.
- Able to frequently bend at the knees and waist, reach overhead or with extended arms, and twist at the waist, each 100 to 200 times.
- Able to sustain a steady work pace throughout the day and work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions during road calls.
- Able to walk, jog, twist, crouch, and lift; may be exposed to chemicals and residential waste.
Responsibilities
- Assist drivers with daily post-trip and vehicle safety inspections.
- Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment during safety lane inspections and preventative maintenance services.
- Lubricate and repair lubrication points on vehicles as assigned.
- Learn and use brake inspection procedures and complete required daily documentation.
- Perform basic repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty equipment and service trucks, including chassis and body components.
- Communicate vehicle issues and preventative maintenance techniques with A and B technicians and drivers.
- Complete paperwork and computer data entry, including parts usage and time entries on repair orders, accurately and promptly.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards, including shop and grounds upkeep.
- Use factory service manuals when conducting repairs.
- Maintain high standards of ethics and dependability, and follow safety policies and procedures.
- Attend assigned company-sponsored training and keep up to date on relevant technology.
- Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- ASE certification fee reimbursement and compensation increases for certification.
- Master Technician Achievement Bonus.
- Monthly tool allowance of up to $80.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Disability insurance.
- Vacation time.
- Holiday time.
- Sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
