1st Shift Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections•South Sioux City, NE

6d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is seeking a Diesel Mechanic in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The role is on the first shift, starting at 7:30 a.m., with workdays of 10–12 hours. The listed pay is $26–$30 per hour. The mechanic helps ensure the safety of drivers and the quality of service to the community by inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing diesel vehicles. Work includes addressing electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems, responding to emergency road calls, completing maintenance records, and test-driving vehicles after service or repairs. The mechanic also supports coworkers, communicates professionally with drivers, and maintains a clean and safe work area in accordance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Requirements

Proficiency with a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools, preventative maintenance, and repair.
Basic tool set.

Nice To Haves

Hydraulic experience.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and inspections, safety checks, and diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on diesel vehicles.
Use vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes and identify and adjust Engine and Vehicle Control modules.
Respond to road calls for emergency repairs.
Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Complete required paperwork using fleet maintenance software programs.
Test-drive trucks after services and repairs.
Help other team members with repairs as needed.
Interact professionally and courteously with drivers when needed.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.