Experienced diesel mechanic looking for a better shop?
Join a team with a clean, well-maintained facility, strong support systems and a stable schedule where your skills keep our fleet moving and your work is valued. At Granger Waste Services, you'll work on a diverse fleet of trucks and heavy equipment while building a long-term career with a growing company.
What You’ll Get
- Pay: Up to $40/hour (based on experience)
- 401(k): Generous company contribution
- Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- Tool allowance + boot voucher
- Uniforms with laundry service
- Free trash service (local employees)
- Financial and emotional wellness support
- Career advancement opportunities through clearly defined mechanic career paths
What Makes Granger Different
- Clean, organized shop with a focus on efficiency and safety
- Strong support team with parts delivered directly to technicians
- Modern technology featuring a paperless shop and digital vehicle history
- Safety-first culture where teamwork and communication matter
- Stable company with long-term career opportunities
- Career development opportunities to mentor and train other technicians
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Consistent schedule: Predictable third shift hours
- Advanced work: Hands-on diagnostics with major diesel engines
- Career growth: Opportunities to mentor and develop
- Stable company: Established, growing organization with long-term opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Inspect, diagnose and repair diesel trucks and heavy equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and annual inspections
- Troubleshoot Cummins, Mack and Detroit Diesel engines
- Diagnose and repair electrical, air brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, HVAC and hydraulic systems
- Diagnose and repair ECMs, TCMs and ACMs
- Perform transmission, differential and suspension repairs based on skill level
- Utilize fleet maintenance software to review vehicle history, document repairs and complete work orders
- Respond to service calls and equipment breakdowns as needed
- Fabricate and weld components when required
- Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment
- Communicate with drivers and operators to improve equipment reliability
- Support and mentor less experienced mechanics as appropriate
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with heavy-duty trucks, fleet vehicles or heavy equipment
- Knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrical systems, hydraulics, brakes and emissions systems
- CDL Class B with air brakes preferred, or ability to obtain
- Michigan Heavy Duty certifications preferred
- ASE certifications a plus
- Ability to supply personal hand tools
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
- Ability to pass physical and pre-employment and random drug screens (including marijuana)
Safety Sensitive Information
This position is designated safety-sensitive. The associate will operate a vehicle or other equipment on behalf of Granger Waste Services as an essential function of their job and must comply with all applicable safety and drug and alcohol policies.
About Granger Waste Services
Working at Granger Waste Services isn’t just a career-it’s a calling. Guided by the Golden Rule, we’re committed to caring for our customers, our communities and each other.
We’re actively hiring skilled diesel mechanics now.
Apply today and join a team that values your experience and invests in your success.
Required
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High School Diploma or better in General Studies or related field
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
