Compactor Truck Leader; DOT

Job Overview

Location: Gainesville, FL

Jimco Maintenance, Inc. is a leading provider of maintenance and repair services across the Southeast. We are seeking a full‑time Compactor Maintenance Technician/Truck Leader to service supermarket facilities throughout northern Florida and coastal Georgia.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role that combines mechanical service work with responsibility for a dedicated service truck and assigned territory. The position operates as a single‑person crew and requires strong mechanical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work independently in outdoor retail environments.

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• Mechanically inclined with experience performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on industrial or retail equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and complete field‑ready repairs
• Comfortable working outdoors behind store locations in varying weather conditions
• Ability to climb, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience towing a trailer behind a pickup truck
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and route‑planning skills
• Effective communicator; able to work independently while coordinating with the corporate office
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and DOT requirements
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (5‑year MVR review)
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and capable of operating as a single‑person crew
• Willing and able to travel throughout northern Florida and coastal Georgia
• Must reside within 25 miles of Gainesville, FL (truck parking location)
• Smartphone required for data and voice communication
• Must pass DOT physical, drug screening, background check, and federal Social Security verification
• Accurately record all time worked, including production, vehicle maintenance, administrative tasks, and reactive work orders

• Starting pay of $900 per week is based on completing 10 scheduled service locations per week
• Additional pay is available for completing mandatory reactive work orders and supporting backlog catch‑up
• Opportunities for increased earnings are tied directly to productivity, reliability, and operational needs
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance coverage