• Diesel Mechanic

    Waste Connections (La Belle, FL)


    Job Description

    Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a _high energ_ _y_ **Diesel Mechanic** to join the team at our Hauling location in **LaBelle, FL** . Previous waste experience would be a huge _plus_ !

     

    Monday-Friday 8am start time typically working 10-12 hour shift with rotating Saturdays for extra OT.

     

    Starting at $25.00 DOE

     

    Great pay plus we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round work. OT

    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 containers in the yard. 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

    + Minimum 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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

    + Computer experience a Plus!

    + VETERDAN are encouraged to apply.

     

    _Do not stop by or call our local office._

     

    _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.