Union Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections

1d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

Pendleton Sanitary Service Inc. is looking for a safety-minded Union Diesel Mechanic to join us in Pendleton, OR. Starting rate of pay is $34.25/HR Schedule is Monday – Friday Shift is 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with some overtime as needed. Safety Sensitive: Yes Qualified candidates must have a Valid drivers license and medical card, Clean Motor Vehicle Report & Eligible Criminal Background Report.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Diesel technology degree and/or minimum 5 years mechanic experience or equivalent.
Ability to read, understand and interpret documents such as parts, operation and maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, etc.
Valid drivers license and medical card
Clean Motor Vehicle Report & Eligible Criminal Background Report.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform all routine service and maintenance work on trucks and equipment.
Oil & filter changes, greasing, and mechanical inspections
Brakes, wheel seals, and bearings
Replace u-joints, springs, steering assemblies
Replace tarps and perform repairs on transfer trailers
Perform repairs on containers, drop boxes, and compactors if necessary
Perform troubleshooting and repair on collection, recycling, and transfer station trucks & equipment including but not limited to:
Hydraulics
Electrical
Air
Mechanical
Perform service calls, troubleshooting, and repairs to company equipment during breakdowns.
Welding and fabrication skills including:
Arc and Mig welding
Plasma cutter
Aluminum welding
Maintain service schedule and records by company truck and equipment number.
Maintain & manage parts, filters, & supplies inventories.
Be willing to take on other projects and/or work elsewhere in the company if conditions require such as cleaning or delivering containers, working in the transfer station or recycle warehouse, driving truck, etc.
Provide excellent customer service if/when in contact with customers.
Perform all job functions with a safety-first attitude.
Housekeeping and maintaining a clean, organized shop in a TOP priority. Shop will be clean and organized at the end of each day
Use all required personal protective equipment while working
Be familiar with chemicals used and hazardous materials training (MSDS)
Understand and use all Lockout/Tagout procedures while performing service and repair work
Be a member of the Company Safety Committee