Preventative Maintenance Technician

Walters Recycling & Refuse is hiring for a Preventative Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM-12:00 AM $25.50-$29.50/ Hour $2 shift differential. Positions Available with the Best Trash Hauler in MN! MN best Gold Winner 5 years in a row. Star Tribune Readers Choice. Voted Best Trash and Recycling in MN five years in a row! About Us Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988. We are the largest family owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG). Job Summary As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining our fleet of diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) waste collections vehicles and equipment while providing outstanding service to our customers, both internal and external. This position is Safety Sensitive. It requires drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 49 CFR part 382, this includes marijuana. This position also requires an active DOT health card. To get a DOT health card, candidates must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License. Primary Job Duties Keep the work area clean and safe and adhere to all safety policies at all times. Perform preventive maintenance on our entire fleet of vehicles and other equipment, as well as minor corrective maintenance. Inspect diesel and CNG powered trucks, as well as other equipment within our fleet. Meet or exceed mechanic productivity goals as well as schedule compliance goals (If qualified, will need to satisfy Walters driver qualification standards) May perform test drives, as needed. Perform all work within the Estimated Repair Times (ERT) Complete applicable Company training programs Performs other job-related duties as assigned Education and Experience 18 years of age or older & eligible to work in the US Currently enrolled in a diesel program, or have 2 years of experience in an Automotive field Familiarity with larger vehicles Mechanical aptitude Desire to be a diesel mechanic High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have Valid Driver's License Must meet Driver qualifications standards set by Walters Recycling & Refuse Physical Requirements: Lifting to 50 lbs. Motor coordination with finger dexterity, exposure to chemicals, and physical environment with dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing. Benefits: State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, driver recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance. Competitive wages - Based on Experience Health, Dental and Vision Insurance EAP-Employee Assistance Program HSA Employer Contributions Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Parental Leave Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental Legalshield/ID Shield 401K with Employer Match 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST 6 Paid Holidays Free Trash pickup within the Service area. Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.This range is generally the minimum and maximum salary or hourly pay for this position at the time of posting for this Job. Any questions you may have about this range, please reach out to HR.