Mechanic

Waste Connections•Pueblo, CO

12d•$25

About The Position

Waste Connections is seeking a safety-conscious Diesel Mechanic or PM Tech to join its team in Pueblo, Colorado. The role pays $25 per hour starting, with pay depending on experience, and has a schedule of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The mechanic performs repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems. Work may take place in a shop or outdoors while repairing trucks on the road. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be able to communicate in English, and own personal tools. A CDL is preferred but not required; two years of experience is preferred. The work involves strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing over 60 pounds. It may require working in awkward or tight positions and handling greasy or dirty tools. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes, vibration, and moderate noise. Waste Connections offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
Must own personal tools.

Nice To Haves

CDL (preferred but not required).
Two years of experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
Use vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign repairs.
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, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.