Preventative Maintenance Technician
Job in
Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, 48212, USA
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
Priority Waste Resources
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Location
Wolverine - Hamtramck, MI 48211
Job PurposeIn your role as a Preventative Maintenance Technician, you will perform repairs and maintenance on refuse vehicles and heavy machinery including, but not limited to: vehicle refuse bodies and control systems, air brake systems, suspension, steering, suspension, hydraulics, electrical, general engine work, HVAC components, drivetrain, and chassis components.
Duties and Responsibilities- Keeps up on maintenance of vehicles and equipment
- Performs engine repair and maintenance
- Performs welding and fabrication
- Scans trucks and troubleshoots mechanical issues using electronic tools
- Performs electrical repairs
- Assists with DOT inspections
- Completes oil changes and greasing trucks/equipment
- Repairs tires, including replacement when necessary
- Performs preventative maintenance on vehicles to enable minimal downtime
- Safely executes road service calls when necessary to ensure the equipment is being returned in a safe manner
- Troubleshoots emissions issues
- Actively problem solves
- Executes work orders and turns into Maintenance Supervisor for company records
- Commercial Driver's License is a plus but not required
- Understands work orders and labor time standards
- Experience with maintenance to be performed on refuse trucks and heavy machinery
- ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certifications are a plus but not required
- Minimum two years experience as a heavy‑duty technician
- Must be able to perform basic inspections of brakes, drivetrain, emissions, hydraulics, emissions, transmissions, general engine, steering and suspension
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