Diesel Mechanic- Polkton

Waste Connections•Monroe, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to join its team at the Polkton, North Carolina site. The role focuses on maintaining equipment used in the transportation and handling of vehicles. Work includes inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment. The position offers competitive weekly pay, regular overtime, an annual boot allowance, safety bonuses, and paid training. The company describes the work as year-round employment in a stable industry and highlights its culture of empowered, self-directed employees, integrity, and respect.

Requirements

At least 1 year of proven experience in the field.
Ability to adapt to a wide variety of environments to complete work assignments.
Valid CDL, or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; stand for most of the workday; stoop, kneel, bend, reach into tight spaces, climb, crawl, reach and twist; grasp and use hand tools precisely; see, read, and write work orders and gauges; and withstand exposure to loud noises.

Nice To Haves

Welding or fabrication experience is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Initiate or assign repairs using vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes.
Complete required paperwork in fleet maintenance software, including documenting parts usage and accounting for repair times.
Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.