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Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections

Wasilla, AKFull-time$30/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30/hr
Location
Wasilla, AK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class D Driver’s License

Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a Diesel Mechanic. Waste Connections is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join their team in Wasilla, AK. This role involves performing repairs and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, diagnosing electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems, and utilizing fleet maintenance software. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Key focus areas include Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services., Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems., and Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes..

Successful candidates bring Class D Driver’s License and 1 Year Related Experience. Important skills include Inspections, Diagnosis, Repair Electrical Systems, Repair Hydraulics Systems, Repair Suspension Systems, and Repair Brake Systems. Preferred (not required): Welding and Fabrication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InspectionsDiagnosisRepair Electrical SystemsRepair Hydraulics SystemsRepair Suspension SystemsRepair Brake SystemsRepair Air SystemsUtilize Vehicle Computer Electronic SystemsInterpret Failure ModesFleet Maintenance Software ProgramDocumenting Parts UsageAccounting for Repair TimesReview Driver Vehicle Inspection ReportsConduct Safety ChecksPerform Service CallsMaintain Clean Work EnvironmentMaintain Safe Work EnvironmentOSHA StandardsRead EnglishWrite EnglishComprehend EnglishCommunicate in EnglishWeldingFabrication

Qualifications

Class D Driver’s LicenseAbility to Obtain Class B CDL With Air Brakes Endorsement1 Year of Experience Directly Related to DutiesProvide Own Personal ToolsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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!

Click here to view a “Day in the Life” of our Mechanics: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/mechanic

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.

  • 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.

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