Diesel Mechanic
Dallas, Texas
Overview
As a member of our elite team of mechanics, you will feel like you're a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal -- keeping our fleet on the road and in good working order and making sure our drivers get home safe every night. Do you have experience working on diesel trucks or heavy equipment? Would you love working in a very stable industry for a rapidly growing company? If the answer is yes, then you're who we're looking for.
- Full Time
- Level: Entry to Journeyman
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Success Profile
What do you need to be a successful Mechanic at Waste Connections? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Safety Minded
- Problem Solver
- Responsible
- Team Player
- Mechanically Inclined
- Efficient
Benefits/Perks
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Compensation
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation Time
Wage Increases
401(k) with Company Match -
Healthcare
Medical
Dental
Vision
Medical RX -
Perks
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Emergency Travel Assistance
Prepaid Legal Plan
Scholarship Program for Kids
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Relief Fund -
Insurance
Life
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Employee Quote
Every day when I go home and I know that what I did is going to keep these drivers safe and get their job done, it just feels great.
Andrew Mechanic
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We’ll rely on your skills and talents to keep our vehicles running safely and smoothly. Get an up-close look at what it’s like to be a Mechanic at Waste Connections.
Responsibilities
Diesel Mechanic
Dallas, Texas
Job Title
Diesel MechanicPrimary Location
Dallas, TexasEmployee Type
EmployeeJob Description
Waste Connections has an immediate position open for a Diesel Truck Mechanic to work on our fleet of garbage trucks at our East Dallas location (located near Garland). This position is heavy in preventative maintenance, electrical, and hydraulics along with engine diagnosis and minor engine repair. We have an excellent management team. We offer stability and consistent overtime along with opportunity for advancement.
Monday-Friday working a 10-12 hour shift and occasional Saturdays for extra OT. We offer top hourly wage and because of all the OT our mechanics make great money plus we offer family benefits, 401k, and vacation.
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-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:
2+ years’ experience in heavy diesel truck maintenance and repair.
Computer experience a Plus!
DPF Regeneration system on both CUMMINS and MACK trucks a plus.
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
