3rd Shift Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring a 3rd Shift Diesel Mechanic for its growing team at its site in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role focuses on maintaining equipment used in the transportation and handling of vehicles, including inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing vehicle and equipment electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems. The position is overtime eligible and offers weekly pay, paid training, an annual boot allowance, and the opportunity to earn a quarterly safety bonus. The employer describes the work as stable, year-round employment. The company offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; a flexible spending account; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Waste Connections describes its workplace culture as emphasizing empowered, self-directed employees, integrity, and respect for customers and coworkers.

Requirements

At least 1 year of proven experience in the field.
Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift.
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.

Responsibilities

Initiate or assign repairs using vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes.
Complete required paperwork using 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.