Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Oklahoma City. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values integrity and safety. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing repairs and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools. With a commitment to employee development and a strong culture of teamwork, this position provides an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. Join a company that believes in empowering its workforce and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred).
• 2 years of diesel mechanic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Conduct safety checks and service calls for emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Diesel Mechanic Experience

Electrical Systems Diagnosis

Hydraulic Systems Repair

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Fleet Maintenance Software

Personal Tools

Job description

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Waste Connections is looking for a safety conscience Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Pay: $25 per hour or more, based off of diesel mechanic experience.

2nd Shift Opportunity: 2:30 PM - 2:30 AM, Monday - Friday. Working every 6th Saturday.

WHY YOU NEED TO 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
2. Utilize vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
3. Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
4. Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
5. Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
6. Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
7. Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

1. Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 60 pounds.
2. 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.
3. The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Valid driver's license (CDL preferred, but not required).
2. Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English.
3. 2 years of experience preferred.
4. Must own personal tools.

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.

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.

About Us

Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees.

BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN
People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future.

Work Hard/Play Hard Culture

Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture.

FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE FOR ALL

At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity, and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.