2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections US, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly tool allowance

Annual boot stipend

Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision

401K match

Life Insurance

Consistent hours: 50-60 hrs/week

Year-round stability

Job summary

Waste Connections US, Inc. in Houston is seeking a 2ndShift Diesel Mechanic to keep our fleet of garbage trucks on the road. This hands-on, outdoor role focuses on maintenance and repairs across hydraulics, engines, electrical systems, and chassis components.

You will work 50–60 hours per week, with safety as a priority, and you must provide your own tools. ASE certifications are a plus, and welding/fabrication experience is welcomed. Consistent schedules and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ related experience.
• Must provide own personal tools.
• Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus.
• ASE Certifications preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Repairs include routine maintenance and repairing engines, chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension, cooling, wheels and tires.
• Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts, and fluid levels.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes and initiate repairs.
• Performs safety checks on vehicles and equipment and maintains a clean work area.
• Documents parts usage, repair times, and activities in fleet maintenance software.
• Communicates needs and results of repairs effectively to drivers and team.

Skills

Hydraulics repair

Vehicle electronics diagnostics

Education

ASE Certifications preferred

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Join Waste Connections as a 2ndShift Diesel Mechanic and keep our fleet running strong!

We’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.

Join Our Team

• 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:

• Monthly tool allowance + annual boot stipend
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
• Consistent hours: 50-60 hrs. /week, 12:00pm - 12:00am. Every other Saturday from 9:30am - 2pm
• Year-round stability + safety-first culture

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