Union Preventive Maintenance Technician

Waste Connections•Vancouver, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections has an opening for a Union Preventive Maintenance Technician to work on our truck fleet in Vancouver, Washington. Schedule is Monday – Friday Shift 2 PM to 10:30 PM with overtime often; typically, 9 -10-hour shifts. Hourly Wage: $35.21/HR Union Benefits: Full union benefits.

Requirements

Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred. CDL permit required within first 90 days of employment. CDL license required within 1 year of employment.
Must be 21+ years old, in order to attend company sponsored CDL Program
Experience in commercial or similar repair field is preferred but not required
Willingness to learn new skills and a positive attitude
Driver’s license and ability to drive for road call repairs
Basic tool set and toolbox
Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software
SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES (Drug Test Required)

Responsibilities

Completes required paperwork utilizing the fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documents parts usage, and accounts for repair times.
Welding and fabrication on trailers and 48-foot containers
Ability to effectively communicate and understand service schedules and/or repairs
General shop maintenance/cleaning duties as needed
Equipment safety checks
Communicate with drivers about issues in the morning and afternoon
Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of commercial vehicles, including yellow iron.