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Diesel Mechanic

$28 - $35 per hour

Waste Connections Eastern Region

Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Des Moines, IA

Schedule: Monday - Friday (rotating Saturdays) | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pay: $28 - $35 per hour

Company: Waste Connections of Iowa (a Waste Connections Company)

Waste Connections is looking for a reliable Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our fleet safe, road-ready, and running strong. If you take pride in your work and care about safety, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do:

  • Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel trucks and equipment

  • Work on electrical, hydraulic, brake, suspension, and air systems

  • Use diagnostic software and tools to find and fix issues

  • Respond to road calls and make emergency repairs

  • Complete repairs from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)

  • Test drive trucks after repairs

  • Help other mechanics as needed

  • Keep shop clean and safe (OSHA compliant)

  • Communicate professionally with drivers and team members

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience working on diesel vehicles

  • Comfortable using diagnostic tools and doing preventative maintenance

  • Basic personal tool set

  • Hydraulic experience is a plus

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay: $28-$35/hour

  • Monday-Friday schedule (rotating Saturdays)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Employee assistance & mental health programs

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Scholarship opportunities for dependents

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

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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