Job Description

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic B (Diesel Fleet Technician) - Waste Pro – Fort Pierce, FL

Competitive Hourly Pay Based on Experience

Build Your Career with One of the Fastest-Growing Waste & Recycling Companies in the Southeast!

Are you a skilled Diesel Mechanic looking for a stable career with outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on one of the industry's most modern fleets?

Waste Pro is seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic B (Fleet Technician) to join our Fort Pierce, Florida maintenance team.

As a Diesel Mechanic B, you'll diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty refuse trucks and equipment while working in a professional, safety-focused environment that values your skills and supports your career growth.

Why Waste Pro?

Waste Pro is one of the nation's fastest-growing privately owned waste and recycling companies. As an essential service provider, we 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 respected, supported, and provided with the training, equipment, and opportunities needed for long-term success.

Outstanding Benefits

At Waste Pro, we invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Company-paid Group Life Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Career Growth

We believe in developing our technicians and rewarding professional growth.

• ASE Certification reimbursement
• Higher pay for ASE-certified technicians
• Master Technician Achievement Bonus
• Ongoing OEM and manufacturer training
• Advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Technician Benefits

• Monthly tool allowance (over $100 per month)
• $200 annual boot allowance
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Advanced diagnostic equipment

Diesel Mechanic B is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty and light-duty fleet vehicles, including diesel, gasoline, and CNG-powered equipment. This position requires knowledge of engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, electrical systems, body components, and vehicle computer systems. Welding and fabrication experience is beneficial.

Essential Job Functions

• Diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs to maximize fleet safety and reliability.
• Review and complete repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and repair orders.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, suspension, steering, brake systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and body components.
• Utilize OEM diagnostic software and onboard vehicle computer systems to identify failures and complete repairs.
• Perform repairs using Factory Service Manuals and manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate repair needs and preventive maintenance recommendations with drivers and management.
• Complete repair documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Follow all Waste Pro safety policies and procedures.
• Assist and provide guidance to Assistant Technicians and Shop Helpers.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to quality workmanship.

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty diesel trucks or heavy equipment
• Knowledge of suspension inspection, diagnosis, and repair
• Knowledge of brake system inspection, diagnosis, and repair
• Knowledge of electrical system troubleshooting and repair
• Knowledge of hydraulic system diagnosis and repair
• Proficiency using computerized diagnostic equipment and OEM software
• Ability to interpret Factory Service Manuals and technical repair information
• Ability to complete repairs within Standard Repair Times (SRTs)
• Ability to estimate labor and materials required for repairs
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, ethics, and dependable attendance

License Requirement

CDL Class B preferred, or the ability to obtain one within company guidelines

Why Fort Pierce?

• Enjoy a rewarding career while living on Florida's beautiful Treasure Coast.
• Fort Pierce offers an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living than many South Florida communities, shorter commutes, and year-round outdoor recreation.
• Beautiful beaches
• Boating and world-class fishing
• Waterfront dining
• Farmers markets
• Live music and community festivals
• Art galleries and cultural attractions
• Outdoor recreation year-round

If you're ready to put your diesel repair skills to work with a company that values your experience, invests in your future, and offers outstanding benefits and career advancement, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with Waste Pro!

Waste Pro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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