Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections is looking for a safety-conscious PM Technician / Diesel Mechanic to join our GROWING team in Colorado Springs, Colorado .

POSITION DETAILS

This position is being posted as a PM Technician with the potential to hire as a Technician based on experience. Final title and compensation will be determined by qualifications, experience, and skill level.

SHIFT

This is a 2nd Shift position working:

- Monday - Thursday: 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM

PAY

- $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
- Position level and compensation will be based on experience.
- Overtime paid in accordance with applicable laws.

WHY YOU NEED TO JOIN US

- CULTURE: It's a great place to work! We foster an environment where empowered, self-directed team members know the work they do is important.
- INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
- Perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
- Utilize vehicle computer and electrical systems to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign repairs.
- Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software programs associated with repairs, parts usage, and labor tracking.
- Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
- Conduct safety inspections on vehicles and equipment.
- Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

- Extensive physical activity required, including lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing more than 60 pounds.
- Work may be performed indoors in a maintenance shop or outdoors while repairing trucks in the field.
- Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, vibration, grease, dirt, fumes, and confined workspaces.
- Must follow all safety procedures and precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

- Valid driver's license required ( CDL preferred but not required ).
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate effectively in English.
- Must own personal mechanic tools.
- Previous diesel maintenance, PM service, or technician experience preferred.

To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

BENEFITS

We offer excellent benefits including:

- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future"

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).