2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections, Inc.; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Connections is seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Houston, TX. In this hands-on role, you will perform essential maintenance and repairs on our fleet of garbage trucks, ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in diesel mechanics, highlighting their expertise in hydraulics and engine systems, and will possess the personal tools required for the job. Join a company that values integrity, respect, and a safety-first culture, offering year-round stability and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)

Consistent hours: 50–60 hrs/week

Year-round stability + safety-first culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience directly related to Diesel Mechanic duties.
• Must provide own personal tools.
• Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on garbage trucks including hydraulic systems and engines.
• Conduct safety checks and inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize vehicle computer electronics to interpret failure modes.

Skills

Hydraulics repair

Effective communication

Education

ASE Certifications

Job description

Join Waste Connections as a 2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Houston, TX! Located at 190 White Rd Houston, TX 77047We’re hiring experienced techs to perform maintenance and repairs on garbage trucks—covering everything from hydraulics and electrical to engine systems. This is a hands-on, outdoor role for someone who takes pride in their work and values safety.

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 to view A Day in the Life of a Waste Connections Mechanic (youtube.com) of our Mechanics.

️ What You’ll Do:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience, that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
• Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus!
• ASE Certifications Preferred, but not required

What We Offer:

• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
• Consistent hours: 50–60 hrs/week, Mon–Fri + some Saturdays
• Year-round stability + safety-first culture

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".

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