Diesel Mechanic
About The Position
Lewis County Hauling, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Diesel Mechanic in Centralia, Washington. This safety-sensitive position pays $32–$40 per hour, depending on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The mechanic repairs and maintains trucks and equipment, including engine, chassis, body, hydraulic, brake, suspension, cooling, wheel, and tire components. The role requires hydraulic repair knowledge and use of vehicle computer electronics and fleet maintenance software. Work may take place indoors in a shop or outdoors repairing trucks on the road. The work involves strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds, and may require working in awkward or tight positions and handling greasy or dirty tools.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 or more years of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of hydraulic repair is required.
- Must supply basic personal tools and a toolbox.
- Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Ability to work safely, follow procedures, communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and show a desire to learn and grow.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Welding or fabrication experience.
Responsibilities
- Repair and maintain engine, chassis, and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels, and tires.
- Inspect equipment and trucks for condition, operation, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
- Use vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign repairs.
- Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
- Complete required paperwork in fleet maintenance software, including documenting parts usage and repair times.
- Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
- Perform maintenance-related work as required.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
- Follow required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
- Communicate needed repairs or tasks effectively.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- Uniforms and safety gear
- Yearly boot allowance
- Yearly safety bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
