AC Diesel Technician - Heavy Duty Diesel Fleet - Waste Pro - West Palm Beach

A/C Diesel Technician - Heavy Duty Diesel Fleet - Waste Pro - West Palm Beach

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 rate per hour (based on experience)

Keep Our Fleet Running Cool. Build Your Career.

Waste Pro is looking for an experienced A/C Diesel Technician to join our maintenance team. If you have experience diagnosing and repairing HVAC and air conditioning systems on heavy-duty diesel trucks or construction equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the nation's fastest-growing privately owned waste companies.

We offer year-round work, a stable schedule, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to advance your career in fleet maintenance.

Career Growth

• ASE Certification reimbursement
• Higher pay for ASE-certified technicians
• Master Technician Achievement Bonus
• Ongoing OEM and manufacturer training
• Advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Technician Benefits

• Monthly tool allowance (+$100 per month)
• $200 annual boot allowance
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Advanced diagnostic equipment

What You'll Do

As an A/C Technician, you'll diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems on Waste Pro's fleet of heavy-duty diesel refuse trucks while supporting the maintenance team with preventative repairs and fleet reliability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose A/C system concerns using manifold gauges, recovery machines, electronic leak detectors, and diagnostic equipment.
• Repair or replace compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves, hoses, blower motors, switches, and related HVAC components.
• Diagnose airflow, temperature control, refrigerant pressure, and electrical system concerns.
• Recover, evacuate, and recharge refrigerant systems in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Inspect and replace cabin air filters, belts, seals, and other A/C system components.
• Utilize diagnostic software and fault-code analysis to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot wiring, relays, sensors, switches, and HVAC control systems.
• Assist with repairs involving lights, mirrors, windshield wipers, and other vehicle components as needed.
• Identify potential equipment failures before they result in downtime.
• Accurately complete repair orders, inspections, labor documentation, and parts records.
• Follow factory service manuals, preventive maintenance schedules, and company repair procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following OSHA regulations and Waste Pro safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, technicians, and supervisors regarding repair status and preventive maintenance recommendations.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor to support fleet operations.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience diagnosing and repairing HVAC/A/C systems on heavy-duty diesel trucks, vocational vehicles, or heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of diesel HVAC systems and refrigeration components.
• Experience using manifold gauges, refrigerant recovery machines, and electronic leak detectors.
• Ability to diagnose electrical issues involving wiring, sensors, relays, switches, and control modules.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and factory service manuals.
• Experience using diagnostic software and scan tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in heavy-duty fleet maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Previous fleet maintenance experience
• Experience working on refuse trucks, heavy-duty diesel vehicles, construction equipment, or vocational trucks

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Push or pull up to 50 pounds on wheels.
• Lift up to 40 pounds from floor to waist without assistance.
• Lift up to 25 pounds from floor to shoulder height and overhead.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, climb, and work in various positions throughout the shift.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, including occasional road calls and exposure to changing weather conditions.

Outstanding Benefits

At Waste Pro, we invest in our employees, our benefits include:

• 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

Why Waste Pro?

Waste Pro is one of the nation's fastest-growing privately owned waste and recycling companies. We provide an essential service and have built our reputation on safety, customer service, innovation, and investing in our employees.

When you join Waste Pro, you're joining a company where skilled technicians are valued, respected, and provided with the tools and training they need to succeed.

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.