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).