Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections • Colorado Springs, CO

21d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a safety-conscious PM Technician / Diesel Mechanic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The position is posted as a PM Technician, with the potential to hire as a Technician based on experience. The final title and compensation will be determined by qualifications, experience, and skill level. This is a second-shift position: Monday through Thursday from 12:30 PM to 11:00 PM and Friday from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The pay range is $26.00 to $33.00 per hour, with overtime paid in accordance with applicable laws.

The role performs repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including inspections, diagnostics, and repairs to electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems. Work may take place indoors in a maintenance shop or outdoors while repairing trucks in the field, with exposure to varying weather, noise, vibration, grease, dirt, fumes, and confined workspaces. Extensive physical activity, including lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing more than 60 pounds, is required. Employees must follow safety procedures and precautions.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required; a CDL is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must own personal mechanic tools.

Nice To Haves

• Previous diesel maintenance, PM service, or technician experience.
• CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Use vehicle computer and electrical systems to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign repairs.
• Complete required paperwork using fleet maintenance software for repairs, parts usage, and labor tracking.
• Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
• Conduct safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future"

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed