Union Journeyman Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections•Vancouver, WA

1d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Join Vancouver Hauling as a Journeyman Diesel Mechanic performing diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and equipment to keep our fleet running safely and efficiently. 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

4–6+ years heavy-duty diesel experience
Journeyman-level diagnostics and repair skills
Completion of a recognized diesel technician apprenticeship program or equivalent experience
Physically able to lift 50–75 lbs.
Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred or ability to obtain)
Experience with Cummins & PACCAR engines (ISL, ISX12, MX-11, etc.)
Proficient with INSITE & DAVIE4 diagnostic tools
Strong electrical, CAN bus, and ECM troubleshooting
Knowledge of air brakes, hydraulics, driveline, and suspension systems
Ability to perform DOT inspections and preventative maintenance
Provide own tools

Nice To Haves

CDL
ASE certifications
Refuse/vocational truck experience
Completion of a recognized diesel technician apprenticeship program or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Performing diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
Diagnose and repair engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and components.
Perform PMs and DOT inspections.
Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Support team and mentor junior techs.