Diesel Technician

Diesel Technician at Waste Connections summary:

The Diesel Technician will perform maintenance and repairs on a fleet of garbage and recycling trucks, including engines, hydraulics, brakes, and suspension systems. The role requires knowledge of vehicle electronics diagnostics, safety compliance, and physical labor involving heavy lifting and working in varied environments. Candidates must have relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Arrow Sanitary Service
, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Diesel Technician to work on our fleet of garbage/recycle trucks in Portland, Oregon
.

Schedule is:

• Monday - Thursday 12:00 PM-8:30 PM
• Friday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Wages start at $27.00 - $32.00/hour DOE

Safety Sensitive:
Yes

* Position requires valid drivers license with acceptable motor vehicle report, eligible criminal background check and ability to pass drug panel screening*

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engines chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires.

• Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.

• Knowledge of hydraulics repair is required.

• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.

• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.

• Completes 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.

• Performs maintenance related work as required.

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

• Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles.

• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

• 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 REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.

• Welding or fabrication experience
  preferred
  .

• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement
  preferred
  .

• Must provide own personal tools.

• Mechanics are on-call 1-weekend a month on a rotating schedule.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:

• Yearly Safety Bonuses!

• Tool Allowance!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Paid time off

• Uniforms/Safety Gear

• Yearly Boot allowances of up to $400.00

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at .

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".

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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Keywords:

diesel technician, vehicle maintenance, hydraulics repair, fleet maintenance, truck repair, waste management, EPA safety compliance, diesel engine mechanic, mechanical diagnostics, heavy lifting