Union Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections

1d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Union Diesel Mechanic to work on our truck fleet in in Vancouver, Washington. Schedule is Monday – Friday Shift 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with overtime often; typically 9 -10 hour shifts. Hourly Wage: $33.71/HR Union Benefits: Full union benefits Pension contribution: $4.00 per hour worked Tool Allowance $1.00 Per Hour. Safety Sensitive Position: Yes Individuals that have completed a Diesel Technology program are encouraged to apply. RESPONSIBILITIES: Repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engine chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires. Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs. Knowledge of hydraulics repair is REQUIRED. Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment. Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. Performs maintenance related work as required. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles. Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks. Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. Usually, well-lighted and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS: Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above. 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 provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus! WHAT WE OFFER YOU: Paid Time Off Pension Plan Union Benefits Uniforms/Safety Gear Yearly Boot Allowance Yearly Safety Bonus Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Washington state wage range for new and current employees is $32.41/HR-$38.47/HR 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 of 3-5+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
Must provide own personal tools.

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.
Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

Repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engine chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires.
Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
Knowledge of hydraulics repair is REQUIRED.
Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Performs maintenance related work as required.
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
Extensive physical activity.
Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.