Technician

Diesel Mechanic

County Waste has immediate opening for a Diesel Mechanic to join our growing team at our site in Clifton Park, NY.

Schedule: Monday - Friday / 1st or 2nd shift / 50 to 55 hours per week / Saturdays as needed.

Pay Rate: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)

As a key member of our automotive maintenance technicians team, your work as a Diesel Mechanic will focus on the overall maintenance of equipment used by our company in the transportation and handling of vehicles. This will involve, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiating or assigning repairs by utilizing vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes
• Completing required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
• Reviewing, completing, or assigning repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Conducting safety checks on vehicles and equipment
• Performing service calls for emergency breakdowns
• Maintaining a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards

What we need from you:

• Minimum 1 year of proven experience in the field
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record
• Schedule flexibility to work 2nd shift Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of environments to complete work assignments
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Welding/fabrication experience, a major plus

What you'll get from us:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Healthcare; medical, dental, vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
• Insurance: Life, short term/long term disability

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.