Technician C, Pembroke Pines

Waste Pro USA•Pembroke Pines, FL

12h

About The Position

Waste Pro is hiring an entry-level Technician C to perform preventative maintenance services and assist with repairs on heavy-duty and light-duty trucks. The role provides hands-on experience with diesel-, gasoline-, and CNG-powered vehicles, including garbage and recycling trucks, along with training and career development opportunities. Technicians work alongside experienced A and B Technicians to learn repair and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to identify visible vehicle defects, including lights, mirrors, leaks, and body damage.
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and inspections.
Knowledge of tire inspections and air-pressure adjustments.
Ability to learn lubrication schedules and procedures.
Ability to assist with repairs involving engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems.
Familiarity with hand tools and shop equipment.
Basic computer skills.
Strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to safety.
Ability to use all personal protective equipment mandated by the company.
Physical ability to get up and down from a commercial motor vehicle cab 50 to 100 times a day.
Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds from floor to waist height unassisted, and 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height and overhead unassisted.
Ability to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to frequently bend at the knees and waist, reach overhead or outward with extended arms, and twist at the waist (100 to 200 times).
Sufficient stamina to maintain a steady work pace throughout the day.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions during road calls.

Responsibilities

Assist drivers with daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Perform safety inspections during preventative maintenance services and Safety Lane checks.
Complete lubrication services on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Learn brake inspection procedures and documentation requirements.
Assist with maintenance and repairs on rear-load, front-load, roll-off, and grapple trucks; portable toilet service trucks; and other heavy-duty waste collection equipment.
Perform fluid checks and top-offs, including engine oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, and DEF fluid.
Help complete repair orders, parts documentation, and computer data entry.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with OSHA and company standards.
Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
Keep current on job-appropriate technology used by Waste Pro.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.