Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Waste Connections

28d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We have an immediate position open for a Preventive Maintenance Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks in Centralia, WA. Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Requirements

1+ year of experience in truck or diesel equipment maintenance and repair OR completion of an accredited vocational or technical diesel program.
Must supply basic personal tools and toolbox
Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Ability to work safely, follow procedures, communicate effectively, have a positive attitude with the desire to learn and grow in the role

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cummins, Paccar, Freightliner and International systems a plus
Welding experience preferred but not required
Entry level individuals will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance services and mechanical repairs on fleet vehicles and equipment
Conduct routine safety inspections to ensure compliance with company, DOT, and OSHA standards
Review and complete repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
Complete accurate documentation using fleet maintenance software, including parts usage and labor time
Communicate clearly with senior mechanic and/or Maintenance Manager regarding required repairs and vehicle status
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Perform additional maintenance related tasks as needed.