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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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