Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and hoses.
Proficiency with diesel engine diagnostic software and troubleshooting electrical systems.
Knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) and OSHA regulations is essential.
Experience in performing scheduled services, including oil changes, brake inspections, and suspension repairs.
Ability to lift heavy objects (often 50%2B lbs), bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
Responsibilities:
Maintain, diagnose, and repair hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems on heavy-duty waste vehicles to ensure DOT compliance and operational safety.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dynamic organization where your expertise will play a critical role in keeping our operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance (PM): Conducting routine maintenance, including oil changes, fluid checks, lubrication of moving parts, tire rotations, and brake adjustments.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting: Using computer diagnostic software and electronic diagnostic systems to interpret failure codes and identify issues in diesel engines and related systems.
System Repairs: Repairing and rebuilding faulty parts, including hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brake systems, transmissions, steering, suspension, and engines.
Specialized Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining, repairing, and adjusting hydraulic and pneumatic components, such as cylinders, hoses, pumps, and motors, particularly on packer bodies.
Road Calls and Emergency Repairs: Responding to roadside emergency calls for on-the-road breakdowns to diagnose and, if possible, repair equipment on-site.
Safety Inspections: Reviewing and completing repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and conducting safety checks on all heavy equipment.
Documentation: Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
Keep a detailed recording of work performed, parts used, and labor hours.
Compliance: Ensuring all vehicles meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA safety standards.
Purchasing: Order and replace parts as necessary, ensuring inventory is properly managed.
Job Requirements
Minimum 3 years of experience in heavy-duty truck maintenance.
Must have a clean driving record. Pass background and drug screening.
Work Environment and Compensation
Safety is a core value at We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.
This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.