1st Shift-Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

We have an immediate position open for a Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks at Waste Connections.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• 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 all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
• The shift is approximately from 10am until 8:30pm, Monday thru Friday, and occasional Saturdays.
• Other job duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CDL Class A or B is a plus but not required
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.

Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in a drug free environment of operational excellence and accountability. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)