Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
Progressive Position
Position: Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
Company: Dumpster Today
Company: Dumpster Today
Job Brief
The fleet maintenance mechanic is responsible for maintaining dumpster today’s complete fleet of trucks, trailers, and dumpsters to the highest standards of safety, performance, and appearance.
Salary Detail
$28 – $35 an hour
Experience
Work Accomplishments is required
Job Detail
- Oil filter changes Fuel, air, and cabin filters Coolant transmission service Brake inspections Hydraulic system checks
- Conduct quarterly PM inspections for every truck, even if mileage thresholds haven’t been met.
- Maintain PM schedules in Docket or approved fleet software, logging date, mileage, service type, and parts used.
- Ensure every PM service includes signed documentation and parts traceability. Always keep on-hand enough oil and fuel filters to service the entire fleet in 1day if required.
- 2. Parts Fluid Inventory Management:
- Responsible for ordering, tracking, and restocking all fleet parts, fluids, and consumables.
- Maintain a clean, organized stockroom with labeled shelves for common parts (filters, belts, hoses, fittings, brake pads, DEF fluid).
- Track consumption of parts and fluids weekly. report usage trends to the Branch Manager.
- When any part fails, order 2replacements — 1to repair the issue and 1to stock for future failures.
- Maintain bulk quantities of DEF fluid and monitor its consumption per vehicle to identify abnormal usage or leaks.
- Verify delivery receipts and reconcile all orders against invoices to control cost.
- 3. Daily and Weekly Inspections
- Oversee driver DOT-compliant daily pre-trip inspections.
- Conduct weekly yard inspections for leaks, tire wear, body damage, and safety issues.
- Address and document all issues promptly.
- 4. Tire Program Tracking
- Inspect all tires weekly for tread depth, pressure, and wear patterns.
- Maintain a tire log with serial numbers, install dates, mileage, and disposal records.
- Rotate every 10 000 miles or per manufacturer recommendations.
- Track and report tire expenses monthly.
- Re-torque lug nuts after installations and confirm spare tire readiness.
- 5. Repairs Diagnostics
- Perform light-to-moderate in-house repairs (brakes, belts, batteries, hydraulic leaks, lighting, DEF systems).
- Diagnose engine and electrical codes with approved tools.
- Coordinate major repairs with authorized vendors and monitor turnaround time.
- 6. Expense Control Reporting
- Maintain a monthly maintenance and inventory report covering parts, fluids, labor, tires, and vendor charges.
- Source from preferred vendors and compare pricing against budget.
- Submit monthly fleet summary to the Branch Manager and Corporate for review.
- Identify recurring failures or high-cost items and recommend long-term solutions.
- 7. Dumpster Fleet Maintenance Brand Standards
- Oversee the entire fleet of dumpsters in addition to trucks and trailers.
- Washing: Wash every dumpster at least twice per year to remove dirt, odor, and debris.
- Repairs: Inspect each dumpster monthly for cracks, rust, or door damage. repair as needed.
- Repainting Branding: Repaint and re-sticker dumpsters as needed or every 3 – 5 years to maintain Dumpster Today colors and logos.
- Yard Visits Inventory: Visit each yard at least once per week to verify inventory counts and ensure dumpsters are service-ready.
- Yard Cleanliness: Confirm drivers do not dump loads in the yard.
- Special Dumpsters: Dump appliance and tire dumpsters as needed.
- Backlog Support: Assist with dumping overflow dumpsters from prior weeks when volume exceeds capacity.
- Turnaround Rule: No dumpster should remain in the yard longer than 24 – 36 hours — dump, clean, and return to rotation immediately.
- 8. Fleet Cleaning Presentation
- Wash each truck and trailer at least twice per week.
- Clean wheels, windows, mirrors, and decals.
- Pressure-wash beds and remove grease as needed.
- Maintain consistent branding and professional appearance for every vehicle.
- 9. Recordkeeping Compliance
- Maintain maintenance logs for every truck, trailer, and dumpster (see Section 12.8).
- Keep records for the life of each asset. transfer records if sold.
- Retain receipts and parts invoices for warranty and audit verification.
- Cooperate with corporate audits and provide documentation on request.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 100 % on-time PM completion.
- 95 % or higher fleet uptime.
- 0 preventable roadside breakdowns per quarter.
- 100 % dumpster inventory accounted for weekly.
- Yard dumpster turnaround within 24 – 36 hours.
- Fleet cleanliness inspection ≥ 90 %.
- Accurate parts and fluid tracking with ≤ 5 % variance monthly.
- Qualifications
- 3 + years diesel or heavy-equipment mechanic experience.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, electrical diagnostics, and DOT compliance.
- Welding and fabrication skills preferred.
- CDL preferred but not required.
- Must lift 125 lbs. and work outdoors year-round.
- Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
- Pay: $28 – $35 per hour
- Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
- Work Location: In person
