Advanced Diesel Repair Technician (Frederickson, WA)

Waste Connections

12d • $35 - $36

About The Position

PCR/Lemay is seeking a reliable, safety‑focused Diesel Mechanic in Frederickson, WA, to support our heavy‑duty truck and trailer maintenance teams. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, CDL premium, swing‑shift differential, and a $5,000 stay‑on bonus. Compensation & Benefits Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $36.00/hour CDL Premium: Additional $1.00/hour for Class A or B CDL holders Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour for swing shift Stay‑On Bonus: $5,000 Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan (401k) with employer match Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holidays Ongoing training and professional development Other compensation: overtime pay, tool allowance, and employee recognition programs Schedule & Overtime Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM Overtime: Average 8–10 hours/week; paid at 1.5× Shift: Swing shift with differential applied

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years heavy truck/diesel mechanic experience
• Intermediate proficiency with diagnostic tools and software
• Valid Driver’s License; Class B CDL preferred (or obtain within 90 days)
• Welding experience (MIG) preferred
• Solid understanding of DOT, OSHA, and vehicle safety standards
• Ability to read and apply service and technical documentation
• Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Own basic mechanic tool set
• SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES

Nice To Haves

• Class B CDL preferred (or obtain within 90 days)
• Welding experience (MIG) preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks/trailers
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems
• Use diagnostic tools and software (Cummins Insite, Davie‑4, Allison DOC)
• Perform DOT and OSHA‑compliant safety inspections
• Execute MIG welding and basic fabrication tasks
• Test drive vehicles to confirm repair quality/performance
• Record repairs, parts, and hours using fleet maintenance software
• Review and act on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
• Communicate repairs and issues effectively with drivers and supervisors
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan (401k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• overtime pay
• tool allowance
• employee recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees