Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections, Inc.; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Wasilla, AK. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, performing essential repairs and maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment. With a commitment to employee growth, the company provides ample training and development opportunities. Candidates should be energetic and proactive, ready to contribute to a culture that values individual initiative and teamwork. Enjoy competitive pay starting at $30 per hour, along with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Professional Development Opportunities

Work Hard/Play Hard Culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in diesel mechanics or related field.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License and ability to obtain Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize electronic systems for diagnostics and repairs.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Diesel Engine Repair

Electrical Systems Diagnosis

Hydraulics Repair

Suspension Systems Knowledge

Brake Systems Knowledge

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Class B CDL with Air Brakes Endorsement

Tools

Fleet Maintenance Software

Personal Tools for Mechanic Work

Job description

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Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Diesel Mechanic to join the team in Wasilla, AK!

Schedule will be a 5-8 shift, weekdays. Shift will be 10:00am-6:00pm. Pay is starting at $30.00 per hour depending on experience, with regular wage increases.

Waste Connections has many stable opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands.

Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!

Responsibilities:

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

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• 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-lit 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 Job Requirements:

• Valid Class D Driver’s License.
• Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred or the ability to obtain in the future required.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus!

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