Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Meridian
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

The Position:

We have an immediate position open a Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to work on our fleet of garbage trucks at one of our hauling locations located in Meridian, ID. Mechanics interested in secure, year round employment are encouraged to apply.

Starting wage is $22.00/HR DOE. Schedule will be Monday - Friday, on average, 48-52 hours a week average

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs repairs and maintenance on fleet of heavy diesel trucks to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance and repairing engines, chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, wheels and tires.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Test drive trucks after services and repairs
• Ability to effectively communicate and understand service schedule and/or repairs
• Perform some welding
• Available to help mechanic with repairs as needed
• General shop cleaning responsibilities
• Equipment safety checks
• Maintain and track service inventory
• Communicate with drivers for issues in morning and afternoon
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • No experience needed! On the job training for the first 90 days
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software
  • Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position is preferred
  • Welding experience a plus
  • Minimum of a High School diploma or GED
    
    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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
    
    

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