Swing Shift Preventative Maintenance Technician (Fife, WA)

Waste Connections

2d•$29 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Start your diesel technician career with a company that promotes from within and invests in your long‑term growth. Murrey’s, a division of Waste Connections, is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support our fleet maintenance operations in Fife, Washington. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance into a Diesel Mechanic role. The work is hands‑on and physically demanding — you’ll service garbage trucks and heavy equipment, lift up to 50 pounds unassisted, and work in environments that may involve dirt, grease, and strong odors. Schedule Monday–Friday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM Overtime: 3–10 hours per week on average Compensation & Benefits Hourly Pay: $29.00 – $30.25 Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour CDL Premium: +$1.00/hour for CDL holders Tool Allowance: $125/month Annual Boot Voucher Company‑provided uniforms Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more Career advancement opportunities into Diesel Mechanic and higher‑level technician roles Career Growth This role is designed as a pathway to becoming a Diesel Mechanic. Waste Connections provides hands‑on training, mentorship, and internal promotion opportunities. Many of our top diesel technicians began their careers in this position. About Waste Connections: Waste Connections is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in North America, with a footprint across 44 states and 6 Canadian provinces. We employ nearly 25,000 team members and are committed to safety, sustainability, and career development. To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future." A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACMaintenance 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

Minimum 2 years of hands‑on preventative maintenance experience in a professional setting
Valid driver’s license required
Must provide a personal set of basic tools and toolbox
Ability to use computers and diagnostic software for maintenance and troubleshooting
Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn and grow
Safety‑sensitive position

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial vehicles, diesel engines, or heavy equipment is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on garbage trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
Use fleet maintenance software to track and complete service tasks
Conduct safety inspections and maintain an OSHA‑compliant work environment
Partner with drivers to identify and troubleshoot vehicle issues
Complete repairs and maintenance based on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)