Mechanic Assistant

Maintenance AssistantWaste Connections is looking for a safety conscious Maintenance Assistant to join our growing team in Wichita, Kansas.Why You Need To Join Us:Culture: It's a great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.Integrity: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.Duties And Responsibilities:Repairs on property damage, including enclose walls and fencing.Organize truck partsGeneral repairs in and around property. Tools are provided.Operates a skid steerAssembles, repairs, and washes trash and recycle containersGeneral yard maintenanceWillingness to clean up hazardous spillsAbility to effectively communicate and understand needed repairs and/or tasks.Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.Available to help managers and others for additional duties as assigned.Working Conditions And Physical Effort: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.The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.Minimum Job Requirements:Valid driver's licenseAbility to read, write, comprehend and communicate in EnglishOrganization skillsTo be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at careers.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.