• Union Mechanic Helper

    Waste Connections (Aberdeen, WA)


    LeMay** **, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a** **Diesel Mechanic Helper** **to support our Recycling, Composting, and Disposal sites located in** **Aberdeen, Washington** **. Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply.

     

    The schedule for this position is** **Monday - Friday 1-9:30 pm** **but must be open to working occasional Saturdays. Pay rate is** **$26.31/hr.** **on the union pay scale.

     

    Extra Perks

     

    $125 monthly tool allowance ($1500/year)

     

    $200 yearly boot allowance

     

    Bi-annual safety bonuses

     

    Affordable insurance premiums for you and your family

     

    Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

     

    Paid Time Off

     

    Flexible spending account

     

    long-term & short-term disability

     

    Company-paid life insurance

     

    Union pension plans

     

    Employee Stock Purchase Program

     

    Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what 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.

     

    RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

     

    Click here to view a “Day in the Life” of our Mechanics: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/mechanic (http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/mechanicR)

    Responsibilities

    Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services on a variety of off road and stationary equipment.

     

    Conducts safety checks and periodic inspections on vehicles and equipment.

     

    Reviews, trouble shoots and completes repairs identified on Operator Vehicle Inspection Reports.

     

    Performs maintenance related work as required.

     

    Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

     

    Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

     

    Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

    Requirements:

    Minimum 1 year experience in a mechanic field, preferably Diesel Mechanics.

     

    Self-started and motivated; ability to work successful independently

     

    Knowledge of yellow iron/Heavy Equipment is a plus.

     

    Must be able to lift 75lbs

     

    Own and provide personal tools.

     

    Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.

     

    Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.

     

    Able to MIG weld and use oxy-acetylene cutting torch

     

    Able to work from a service truck, outside, year round in various weather conditions.

     

    Perform some facility maintenance work as needed. At times utilizing scissor lifts / aerial lifts

     

    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.

     

    We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short-term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:** **https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

     

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

     

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