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Transfer Station Technician

Waste Pro
Waste Pro Salary
Baton Rouge, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to heavy duty or light duty trucks and heavy equipment. This may include gasoline, diesel and CNG systems. May include welding and fabrication.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Diagnoses mechanical problems and performs repairs and preventative maintenance on all equipment to maximize safe and productive operations.
  • Reviews and completes repairs identified on DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report), VCR (Vehicle Inspection Reports) and/or repair orders.
  • Communicates issues with vehicles and/or heavy equipment with managers and/or drivers and discusses preventive techniques that minimize future repairs.
  • Completes all required paperwork in a timely and concise manner.
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures
  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
  • Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
  • Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
  • Conducts repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals.
  • Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
  • Maintain high standard of Ethics and Dependability.

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 manager and/or supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of Suspension Inspections, Diagnosis and Repair
  • Knowledge of Brake System Inspections, Diagnosis and Repair
  • Knowledge of Electrical System Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic System Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair
  • Previous Yellow Iron experience
  • Proficient in the use of Diagnostic tools with the ability to interpret and make repairs from Service Manuals
  • Ability to complete work within Suggested Repair Times (SRTs) and the ability to estimate time and material required for repairs
  • Knowledge to provide assistance and guidance to Assistant Technicians and Shop Helpers.
  • CDL Class B (preferred within 12 months)

 

Qualifications:

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
    * Ability to perform pushing, pulling, bending, lifting of up to 75 pounds throughout the shift with or without reasonable accommodations. As well as climb into and out of a truck repeatedly.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust

 

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