Preventative Maintenance Technician

Walter's Recycling and Refuse; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Walters Recycling & Refuse is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–12:00 AM). You will service and maintain our diesel and CNG waste-collection fleet, ensuring reliability and safety for customers and internal teams.

The role is safety-sensitive, requires DOT-related checks and a Minnesota driver license, and offers competitive, experience-based wages with a $2 shift differential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the US.
• Currently enrolled in a diesel program, or have 2 years of automotive experience.
• Familiarity with larger vehicles and mechanical aptitude.
• Must have valid driver's license and meet Walters' driver qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Keep the work area clean, safe, and compliant with safety policies.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the fleet of diesel and CNG vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect diesel and CNG powered trucks and other fleet equipment.
• Meet productivity and schedule compliance goals; may perform test drives if qualified.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diesel mechanic interest

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Walters Recycling & Refuse is hiring for a

Preventative Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM-12:00 AM

$25.50-$29.50/ Hour

$2 shift differential.

Positions Available with the Best Trash Hauler in MN!

MN best Gold Winner 6 years in a row.

Star Tribune Reader’s Choice.

Voted Best Trash and Recycling in MN six years in a row!

About Us

Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988. We are the largest family owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).

Job Summary

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining our fleet of diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) waste collections vehicles and equipment while providing outstanding service to our customers, both internal and external.

The position is Safety Sensitive. It requires drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 49 CFR part 382, this includes marijuana. This position also requires an active DOT health card. To get a DOT health card, candidates must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License.

Primary Job Duties

Keep the work area clean and safe and adhere to all safety policies at all times.

Perform preventive maintenance on our entire fleet of vehicles and other equipment, as well as minor corrective maintenance.

Inspect diesel and CNG powered trucks, as well as other equipment within our fleet.

Meet or exceed mechanic productivity goals as well as schedule compliance goals (If qualified, will need to satisfy Walters driver qualification standards) May perform test drives, as needed.

Perform all work within the Estimated Repair Times (ERT)

Complete applicable Company training programs

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

18 years of age or older & eligible to work in the US

Currently enrolled in a diesel program, or have 2 years of experience in an Automotive field

Familiarity with larger vehicles

Mechanical aptitude

Desire to be a diesel mechanic

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must have Valid Driver's License

Must meet Driver qualifications standards set by Walters Recycling & Refuse

Physical Requirements:

Lifting to 50 lbs. Motor coordination with finger dexterity, exposure to chemicals, and physical environment with dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing.

Benefits:

State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, driver recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance.

Competitive wages - Based on Experience

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

EAP-Employee Assistance Program

HSA Employer Contributions

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental

Legalshield/ID Shield

401K with Employer Match

10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST

6 Paid Holidays

Free Trash pickup within the Service area.

Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This range is generally the minimum and maximum salary or hourly pay for this position at the time of posting for this Job. Any questions you may have about this range, please reach out to HR.