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Diesel Mechanic Tech A – Fort Pierce, FL
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Are you a skilled Diesel Mechanic ready to accelerate your career? Waste Pro, a leader in the waste management industry, is hiring for our Fort Pierce location. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your hard work is rewarded.
Why Join Waste Pro?
- Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for new hires!
- Career Growth: ASE Certification support with fee reimbursement, increased pay, and a Master Technician Achievement Bonus.
- Tools & Gear: Monthly tool allowance up to $100 and an annual $200 boot allowance.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Disability Insurance, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time.
Role Overview:
As a Diesel Mechanic at Waste Pro, you’ll diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty and light-duty trucks, including diesel, gasoline, and CNG systems. Welding and fabrication experience is a plus. You’ll play a key role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and productive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose mechanical issues and perform repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions, hydraulics, electrical systems, and more.
- Complete repairs identified on DVIRs and repair orders.
- Communicate effectively with managers and drivers about vehicle issues and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and OSHA-compliant work area.
- Use vehicle electronics and service manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Provide guidance and assistance to junior technicians and shop helpers.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of suspension, brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools and service manuals.
- Ability to complete repairs within Suggested Repair Times (SRTs).
- CDL Class B preferred (must obtain within 12 months).
- High standards of ethics, dependability, and safety.
Take the next step in your career and join Waste Pro today! Apply now and claim your $5,000 sign-on bonus while joining a team that values your skills and invests in your success.
Qualifications:
Additional Job Responsibilities:
- Attend and actively participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
- Stay current on technology and equipment used by Waste Pro, as relevant to the role.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Physical Requirements & Special Considerations:
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Exposure to chemicals and residential waste is possible.
- Must be able to walk, jog, twist, crouch, and lift as needed.
- Maintain stamina to sustain a steady work pace throughout the day.
- Properly utilize all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Frequent entry and exit from commercial motor vehicles (50–100 times per day).
- Lift unassisted:
- 50–75 pounds from floor to waist
- 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height
- 50 pounds from floor to overhead
- Push and pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Frequent bending at knees and waist (100–200 times/day).
- Frequent overhead or extended arm reaching (100–200 times/day).
- Frequent twisting at the waist (100–200 times/day).
- Work in extreme temperatures and varying weather conditions, including road calls.
Work Environment:
- Primarily indoors and outdoors, with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Salary : $100 - $200