Lead Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Maintenance Manager
$40–$60 Per Hour + Up to $5,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus
Pipe Renewal, LLC, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Full-Time | Hourly Position
Pipe Renewal, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Lead Diesel Mechanic / Fleet Maintenance Manager to take ownership of the maintenance, diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of our specialized sewer rehabilitation fleet and support equipment operating throughout Florida.
This is not a basic mechanic position. We are looking for a dependable, hands-on professional with strong diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic experience who can independently solve problems, prioritize repairs, reduce equipment downtime, and help keep our field operations moving.
The right candidate will be experienced, organized, responsive, and capable of maintaining a diverse fleet of specialized trucks, trailers, robotic cutting equipment, CCTV equipment, generators, compressors, hydraulic pumps, and related support equipment.
Compensation
- $40.00–$60.00 per hour, based on verified experience, technical ability, and qualifications
- Overtime available as needed
- Up to $5,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus for a qualified candidate
- $2,500 payable after successful completion of 6 months of employment
- Remaining $2,500 payable after successful completion of 1 year of employment
- Employee must remain actively employed and in good standing on each payment date
- Bonus eligibility will be confirmed at the time of hire based on experience and qualifications
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of fleet and equipment readiness for daily field operations
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain company vehicles and specialized equipment
- Identify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic problems and complete repairs efficiently
- Troubleshoot and repair diesel engines, gas engines, generators, air compressors, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and electronic controls
- Perform repairs and maintenance on:
- Vactor trucks
- Trailers
- CCTV inspection trucks and equipment
- Robotic cutting trucks and equipment
- Specialized sewer rehabilitation and support equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed
- Prioritize repairs to minimize equipment downtime and keep crews productive
- Identify parts and materials needed for repairs and assist with timely procurement
- Maintain documentation of repairs, preventive maintenance, service needs, and unresolved equipment issues
- Coordinate outside repairs when needed
- Travel throughout Florida as needed to support field operations
- Work safely, efficiently, and independently with minimal supervision
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty diesel trucks or specialized fleet equipment
- Strong knowledge of diesel and gas engines
- Strong experience with hydraulic systems and hydraulic pump diagnostics and repair
- Strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of equipment and systems
- Experience performing preventive maintenance and urgent repairs on operational fleet vehicles
- Must have your own tools
- Clean, valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel throughout Florida as needed
- Dependable, organized, and able to work overtime when required
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and take ownership of fleet readiness
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Vactor trucks, vacuum trucks, sewer-cleaning trucks, jetter equipment, CCTV inspection equipment, or robotic cutting equipment
- Experience managing preventive maintenance and repair scheduling for a fleet
- Experience with hydraulics, PTO systems, pumps, and specialty truck equipment
- CDL Class A
- Welding experience
- Experience in municipal fleet, utility, heavy construction, industrial equipment, trenchless rehabilitation, or sewer rehabilitation operations
About Pipe Renewal, LLC
Pipe Renewal, LLC performs specialized trenchless sewer rehabilitation work throughout Florida. Our operations rely on a unique fleet of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, inspection equipment, robotic cutting equipment, hydraulic systems, and specialty support equipment.
We are seeking a lead-level mechanic who understands the importance of uptime, takes pride in quality repairs, and can play a critical role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for the field.
Apply today with your resume and a summary of your experience with heavy-duty diesel equipment, hydraulics, electrical diagnostics, fleet maintenance, and any specialty sewer, vacuum, or utility equipment.
Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own tools required to perform mechanic work?
- How many years of experience do you have with hydraulics, PTO systems, pumps, vacuum/sewer trucks, jetter trucks, or Vactor-type equipment?
- Can you perform electrical diagnostics using scan tools and wiring diagrams?
Experience:
- Class 7 or Class 8 diesel trucks : 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (Required)
Work Location: In person
