• Diesel Mechanic (New Port Richey FL)

    Waste Connections (New Port Richey, FL)


    Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a _high energy_ **Diesel Mechanic** to join the team at our Hauling location in **New Port Richey, FL** . In this position you will be performing preventative maintenance, DOT inspections as well as performing repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems on our garbage trucks. Previous waste experience would be a huge _plus_ !

     

    This will be a Monday - Thursday working 12:00 PM – 10:00pm, Friday 11:00am - 8:00pm and one Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm per month.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.

    + Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.

    + Complete 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.

    + Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.

    + Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.

    + Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT** **:

    + 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.

    **MINIMUM​ JOB REQUIREMENTS** :

    + Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement _preferred_ or the ability to obtain in the future

    + Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience a _huge plus_ !

    + VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    + Competitive pay!!

    + Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”.

    + Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

    + **_Please apply online at_** **_www.wasteconnections.com_** **_._**

    + **_If you have any problems filling out the application call Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681_**

     

    Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.