Diesel Mechanic A (Heavy Duty Fleet Technician) – Waste Pro – Pompano Beach, FL

Diesel Mechanic A (Heavy Duty Fleet Technician) – Waste Pro – Pompano Beach, FL   Earn $35.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates   Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Career Growth | Stable, Essential Industry   Join the Team That Keeps South Florida Moving!   Waste Pro is looking for an experienced Diesel Mechanic A (Heavy Duty Fleet Technician) to join our maintenance team in Pompano Beach, Florida.   If you take pride in diagnosing complex problems, repairing heavy-duty diesel equipment, and keeping trucks safely on the road, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the fastest-growing waste and recycling companies in the country.   At Waste Pro, you'll work on a fleet of heavy-duty diesel and CNG trucks alongside an experienced maintenance team that values quality workmanship, safety, and teamwork. Every day brings new challenges, giving you the opportunity to use your diagnostic skills while working with the latest tools and equipment in a fast-paced shop.   Because Waste Pro provides an essential service to our communities, our technicians enjoy steady, year-round work with no seasonal layoffs.   We invest in our mechanics by offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow your career into Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or Fleet Maintenance Manager.   If you're looking for a stable company that appreciates skilled technicians, provides the resources you need to succeed, and offers long-term career growth, we'd love to have you on our team.   What You'll Do As a heavy-duty Diesel Mechanic (Tech 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 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 position requires advanced troubleshooting skills, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to keep our fleet operating at peak performance while minimizing downtime.   Primary Responsibilities * Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, suspension, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and emissions components. * Perform preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, and scheduled fleet maintenance to ensure vehicles remain safe, reliable, and compliant. * Use OEM diagnostic software, onboard computer systems, and specialized diagnostic equipment to identify and repair mechanical and electrical issues. * Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications, factory service manuals, and Waste Pro quality standards. * Perform welding, fabrication, and other metal repairs as needed. * Mentor and assist 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 Manager/Supervisor and Operations team to maximize fleet uptime and minimize equipment downtime. * Respond to road calls and emergency repairs as needed to safely return vehicles to service. * Perform additional duties and special projects assigned to support the maintenance department and overall operation.   Additional Responsibilities * Attend and participate in company-sponsored training and development programs as assigned. * Stay current on the technology, equipment, and systems used by Waste Pro that are relevant to the position. * Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager to support business and operational needs.   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   Technician Benefits * ASE Certification reimbursement * Higher pay for ASE-certified technicians * Master Technician Achievement Bonus * Ongoing OEM and manufacturer training * Advancement opportunities within a growing organization * Monthly tool allowance (+$100 per month) * $200 annual boot allowance * Company-provided uniforms and PPE * Advanced diagnostic equipment Qualifications * Ability to perform drivetrain inspections, diagnostics, and repairs. * Ability to perform general engine inspections, diagnostics, and repairs. * Ability to perform transmission inspections, diagnostics, and repairs. * Ability to perform outside repair inspection reviews. * Ability to assess structural damage and determine the necessary repairs. * Ability to provide assistance, guidance, and direction to all shop technicians. * CDL Class B license preferred, or the ability to obtain a CDL Class B license. * Ability to obtain seven (7) ASE Certifications, or the equivalent, within 36 months of employment. * Three (3) to five (5) years of hands-on technical experience in the maintenance and repair of medium- and heavy-duty Class 8 vehicles and equipment, preferably in the waste or recycling industry. * Clear understanding of OSHA safety requirements related to commercial vehicle fleet maintenance. * Ability to effectively use computers for data tracking, communication, maintenance software (Dossier), Microsoft Office, and other job-related applications.   Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. * Work safely around heavy equipment, chemicals, and residential waste. * Walk, climb, bend, crouch, kneel, twist, and lift throughout the workday. * Maintain the stamina required to perform physically demanding work at a steady pace. * Wear and properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Frequently enter and exit the cab of a commercial vehicle, up to 50–100 times per day. * Frequently lift 50–75 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance. * Frequently lift to 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height and overhead without assistance. * Push and pull up to 50 pounds without assistance. * Frequently bend, reach overhead, extend arms, and twist at the waist throughout the workday. * Work safely in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and other outdoor environments, including road calls when necessary.   Work Environment This position is performed both indoors and outdoors and requires working in a busy maintenance shop with frequent exposure to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, noise, dirt, grease, chemicals, and varying weather conditions. Occasional road calls and work in extreme weather may be required.   Waste Pro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Qualifications 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.