Preventative Maintenance Technician

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Arrow Sanitary, a Waste Connections company, is looking for an ambitious Preventative Maintenance Technician to work on our fleet of diesel waste trucks in Portland, Oregon.

Schedule: Monday Friday 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Wage: $27.00 - $30.00/hour DOE

Safety Sensitive: YES

Responsibilities:

• Repairs include but are not limited to routine maintenance and repairing engines, chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires.
• Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
• Knowledge of hydraulics repair is required.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Performs maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. Usually well-lighted and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above REQUIRED.
• Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred or ability to obtain in the future required.
• Must provide own personal tools.
• Position requires valid driver's license, eligible motor vehicle report, eligible criminal background check and clean drug panel screening.

What We Offer To You:

• Yearly Safety Bonus!
• Tool Allowance after 60 days of employment!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid time off
• Uniforms/Safety Gear
• Yearly Boot allowances of up to $400.00

Waste Connections