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Diesel Mechanic A / Master Heavy-Duty Technician - Waste Pro | Fort Pierce, FL
$35.00-$45.00 per Hour
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates
Relocation Assistance Available
ASE-Certified and Master Technicians Encouraged to Apply
If you're the technician other mechanics turn to when they can't figure out the problem, Waste Pro wants to talk to you.
Waste Pro is hiring an experienced Diesel Mechanic A / Heavy-Duty Fleet Technician for our Fort Pierce, Florida operation. This is a senior-level technician opportunity for an accomplished diesel mechanic with strong Class 8 truck, electrical, hydraulic, emissions, and advanced diagnostic experience.
Join One of the Fastest-Growing Waste & Recycling Companies in the Southeast!
We are seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic A (Heavy Duty Fleet Technician) to join our maintenance team. 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. If you're a skilled technician who enjoys diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty trucks and wants to build a long-term career with a stable, growing company, we'd love to hear from you. You'll work on one of the industry's largest fleets while earning competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
Career Growth
Higher pay for ASE-certified technicians
ASE Certification pay rate reimbursement
Master Technician Achievement Bonus
Ongoing OEM and manufacturer training
Advancement opportunities within a growing organization
Technician Benefits
Monthly tool allowance
Boot allowance
Company-provided uniforms and PPE
Advanced diagnostic equipment
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
What You'll Do
As a Diesel Mechanic A, you'll perform advanced diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on Waste Pro's fleet of heavy-duty refuse and support vehicles. You'll work on a wide variety of industry-leading equipment, including:

• Mack, Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Autocar trucks
• Heil and McNeilus refuse bodies
• Diesel, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and hybrid-powered vehicles

This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to keep our fleet operating at peak performance.
Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and emissions components.
• Perform preventive maintenance services, DOT inspections, and scheduled fleet maintenance to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
• Utilize OEM diagnostic software, onboard computer systems, and specialized diagnostic tools to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications, factory service manuals, and company quality standards.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and other metal repairs as needed.
• Mentor and support apprentice and junior technicians by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Accurately complete repair orders, inspections, and maintenance documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while properly caring for company tools and equipment.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and Waste Pro safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and operations team to maximize fleet uptime and minimize equipment downtime.
• Respond to road calls and emergency repairs as needed to keep vehicles operating safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor to support the needs of the maintenance department and overall operation.

Qualifications
We're looking for candidates who have:

• 3-5 years of hands-on heavy-duty diesel experience maintaining and repairing medium- and heavy-duty Class 8 vehicles and equipment; waste and recycling industry experience preferred.
• Ability to perform drivetrain inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Ability to perform diesel engine inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Ability to perform transmission inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Ability to inspect and evaluate outside/vendor repairs for quality and completeness.
• Ability to assess structural damage and determine necessary repairs.
• Ability to provide technical assistance, guidance, and direction to shop technicians.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements related to vehicle fleet maintenance and repair.
• CDL Class B preferred, or ability to obtain a CDL within company guidelines.
• Ability to obtain 7 ASE certifications or equivalent within 36 months.
• Proficiency using computers for diagnostics, maintenance tracking, documentation, and communication, including fleet management systems and Microsoft Office.

CDL Requirement
CDL Class B preferred
Candidates without CDL must be able to obtain one within company guidelines
Other Job Responsibilities:

• Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Stay current on job-appropriate technology used by Waste Pro.
• Perform additional job duties as 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.
• Ability to walk, jog, twist, crouch, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift throughout the workday.
• Sufficient stamina to maintain a steady work pace throughout the day.
• Ability to properly utilize all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the company.
• Ability to get in and out of the cab of a commercial motor vehicle approximately 50-100 times per day.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds from floor to waist height unassisted.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height unassisted.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to overhead unassisted.
• Ability to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to frequently bend at the knees and waist approximately 100-200 times per day.
• Ability to frequently reach overhead or extend arms to perform work approximately 100-200 times per day.
• Ability to frequently twist at the waist approximately 100-200 times per day.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions, including during road calls.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.

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.