Diesel Mechanic

Elko Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious Diesel Mechanic to join the team in Elko, NV!

Schedule- Monday-Friday, 6:00am-4:30pm [Flexible Schedule], 45-53hrs/week.

Pay Rate- $29.00/Hr DOE with regular wage increases.

Competitive Compensation

Yearly Safety Bonuses$$

Yearly Boot Allowance$$

Tool Allowance$$

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".

Drug and alcohol testing: Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random selection drug and alcohol testing per Company policy.

DUTIES AND 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.

*Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

*Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.

*Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Class B CDL preferred OR ability to obtain in the future.

*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-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 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

*Valid 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.

*Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

*Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience 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.

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