Preventative Maintenance Diesel Technician

Waste Connections, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Diesel Technician to join their team in Portland. This role involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of garbage and recycle trucks, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in diesel mechanics, with a strong emphasis on hydraulics repair and vehicle inspections. Enjoy competitive wages, safety bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Join a company that values your skills and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Yearly Safety Bonuses

Tool Allowance

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Uniforms/Safety Gear

Yearly Boot Allowance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in diesel maintenance.
• Valid Class A or B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks.
• Conduct safety checks and inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Hydraulics Repair

Vehicle Maintenance

Communication Skills

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Fleet Maintenance Software

Job description

Arrow Sanitary Service, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Preventative Maintenance Diesel Technician to work on our fleet of garbage/recycle trucks in Portland, Oregon.

Shift is 12:00 PM-8:00 PM. Overtime opportunities.

Wages start at $27.00 - $32.00/hour DOE

Safety Sensitive: Yes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.

• Welding or fabrication experience preferred.

• Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred.

• Must provide own personal tools.

• Mechanics are on-call 1-weekend a month on a rotating schedule.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:

• Yearly Safety Bonuses!

• Tool Allowance!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Paid time off

• Uniforms/Safety Gear

• Yearly Boot allowances of up to $400.00

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

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