Lead Diesel Mechanic

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

Job summary

Waste Connections seeks a Lead Diesel Mechanic to perform repairs and preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment in Somerset, KY. The role offers a competitive salary with overtime opportunities, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(K) plan. Ideal candidates will possess a leadership mentality and mechanical experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Safety Bonuses

Yearly Boot Stipend

Company Uniforms provided

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account options

Generous matching 401(K)

Qualifications

• 2 years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs (including electrical and hydraulic systems).
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software.

Skills

Leadership

Repairs

Preventative maintenance

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Lead Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Somerset, KY.

Our Diesel Mechanic will perform repairs and preventative maintenance services on our trucks and equipment. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.

Waste Connections offers:

• Competitive compensation.

• Safety Bonuses – get rewarded for your safe habits!

• Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.

• Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account options.

• Generous matching 401(K).

Pay Rate: $25.75/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.

(Overtime is time and a half after 40 hrs)

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs repairs (including electrical and hydraulic systems) and assigned preventive maintenance services.

• 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 and completes repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Requirements –

• 2 years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred

• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

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