The posting
DIESEL MECHANIC B – HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS – Waste Pro – Fort Pierce, FL
Pay $28.00–$34.00/Hour Based on Experience & Qualifications $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES Full-Time | Year-Round Work | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth
JOIN ONE OF THE FASTEST-GROWING WASTE & RECYCLING COMPANIES IN THE FL SOUTHEAST !
Waste Pro is seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Fleet, Diesel Mechanic B (Heavy-Duty Fleet Technician) to join our maintenance team in Fort Pierce, FL.
We provide an essential service to the communities we serve and have built our reputation on safety, customer service, innovation, and investing in our employees. When you join Waste Pro, you’re joining a growing company where skilled technicians are valued, respected, and provided with the tools, equipment, and training they need to succeed.
If you’re a skilled diesel technician who enjoys diagnosing and repairing BIG heavy-duty trucks and wants to build a long-term career with a stable, growing company, we want to hear from you!
You’ll work on one of the industry’s largest fleets while earning competitive pay, excellent benefits, ongoing technical training, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
YOU KNOW HEAVY DUTY BIG TRUCKS. WE WANT TO TALK TO YOU.
If you’re a Heavy Duty Fleet Diesel Mechanic who would rather work on heavy-duty trucks than passenger vehicles, this is the opportunity for you.
We’re looking for someone who knows their way around big trucks and can diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, air brakes, suspension, electrical systems, hydraulics, and other heavy-duty components.
Our mechanics keep the trucks moving that keep our communities running. Because Waste Pro provides an essential service, our technicians enjoy steady, year-round work with no seasonal layoffs.
If you take pride in turning wrenches, troubleshooting difficult repairs, and getting big trucks safely back on the road, we want you on our team.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
This isn’t a light-duty automotive mechanic position. You’ll work on a fleet of heavy-duty commercial refuse trucks and support equipment, including diesel, gasoline, and CNG-powered vehicles.
You’ll diagnose, maintain, and repair:
- Heavy-duty diesel engines
- Transmissions and drivetrains
- Air brake systems
- Suspension and steering systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Body and chassis components
- Preventive maintenance items
- Safety-related equipment
- Welding and light fabrication, as needed You’ll also use computer-based diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot problems, identify failure modes, and complete repairs according to manufacturer specifications.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy-duty commercial trucks.
- Troubleshoot diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Complete repairs identified through Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
- Use electronic and computer diagnostic equipment to identify problems.
- Read and follow manufacturer service manuals and repair specifications.
- Identify potential mechanical issues before they result in breakdowns or additional downtime.
- Complete repair orders and document work accurately.
- Communicate with drivers and management regarding truck condition and repair status.
- Assist and provide technical guidance to Assistant Technicians and Shop Helpers.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop.
- Follow Waste Pro and OSHA safety requirements.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR A REAL HEAVY-DUTY MECHANIC
You may be a great fit if you have experience working on garbage trucks, roll-off trucks, dump trucks, concrete/mixer trucks, tractor-trailers, construction equipment, heavy-duty vocational trucks, or other large commercial diesel equipment.
We’re looking for experience with:
- Heavy-duty diesel truck maintenance and repair
- Air brake diagnosis and repair
- Suspension and steering systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Engine and transmission diagnostics
- Computer-based diagnostic equipment
- Preventive maintenance and DOT/safety inspections
- Reading and interpreting manufacturer service manuals
- Estimating labor time, parts, and materials needed for repairs
- Troubleshooting difficult mechanical problems CDL Class B is preferred, or you must be able to obtain one within 12 months of employment.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Monthly Tool Allowance
- Annual Boot Allowance
- ASE Certification reimbursement Higher pay opportunities for ASE-certified technicians
- Master Technician Achievement Bonus
- OEM and manufacturer training
- Company-provided uniforms and PPE
- Advanced diagnostic equipment
- Steady, year-round work
- Career advancement opportunities
BUILD A CAREER – NOT JUST ANOTHER MECHANIC JOB
- We invest in technicians who want to grow. Your experience and performance can open the door to advancement opportunities such as: Diesel Mechanic → Lead Technician → Maintenance Supervisor → Fleet Maintenance Manager
- Whether you want to become one of our strongest senior technicians or eventually move into maintenance leadership, Waste Pro provides opportunities to build a long-term career.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- FREE company-paid Group Life Insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career advancement opportunities
PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS
This is a hands-on heavy-duty mechanic position in a working fleet maintenance environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The job may require:
- Working around large commercial trucks, heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, noise, dirt, grease, chemicals, and residential waste.
- Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Walking, bending, crouching, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday.
- Entering and exiting commercial vehicle cabs throughout the workday.
- Lifting and handling tools, parts, and equipment weighing approximately 50–75 pounds.
- Properly using all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Performing occasional road calls in varying weather conditions.
Waste Pro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned. * Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro. * Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor
Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Exposure to chemical and residential waste. * Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting * Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day * Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company * Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a day * Physically able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted * Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted * Physically able to lift 50 pounds form the floor to overhead unassisted * Physically able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted * Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) bend at the knees and waist * Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) reach over your head or reach out with extended arms to perform work * Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) twist at the waist to perform work * Physically able to work in extreme temperatures and weather environments (road calls).
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Normal setting for this job is: Inside and Outside with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.
