Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections

4d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Lewis County Hauling, a Waste Connections company, is hiring a Diesel Mechanic in Centralia, Washington. This safety-sensitive position works Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The hourly wage is $32–$40, depending on experience. Applicants with 3 to 5 or more years of diesel mechanic experience are encouraged to apply. The Diesel Mechanic repairs and maintains trucks and equipment, including engine, chassis, body, hydraulic, brake, suspension, cooling, wheel, and tire components. The role includes inspecting equipment, using vehicle computer systems to diagnose failures, performing safety checks, documenting repairs in fleet maintenance software, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Hydraulic repair knowledge is required. The work involves strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds. Work may take place indoors in a shop or outdoors while repairing trucks on the road, 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 duties and responsibilities listed.
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 and fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Repair engine, chassis, and body components; hydraulic cylinders; brake, suspension, and cooling systems; wheels; and tires.
Inspect equipment and trucks for condition and operation, including 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, documenting vehicle repairs, parts usage, and repair times.
Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Perform other maintenance-related work as required.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Follow required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
Communicate needed repairs or tasks effectively.