Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Longview, Washington

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Waste Control, a Waste Connections company, is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join the team in Longview, Washington!

The Schedule will be: Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:00pm (With Overtime often, Typical day is 9-11 Hours)

Rate of Pay will be: $28-32.00/HR DOE

Why Join Us?

• CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.

• INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

• RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

Click here to view a “Day in the Life” of our Mechanics:

The Position:

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join the team at Waste Control in Longview, Washington. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!

Responsibilities include:

  • Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. Several pieces of yellow iron currently on site. (compactors, Dozers, excavators)

  • Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.

  • Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Breakdowns may occur on the working face of the landfill.

  • 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 all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

  • Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

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 equipment. 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:

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

  • Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience a huge plus!

What we offer to Employees:

  • Yearly Safety Bonuses

  • $100/Month Tool Allowance

  • $350/Year Boot allowances

  • Competitive compensation

  • Performance-based career growth potential

  • Continued Vendor Training (Cummins, PACCAR, HVAC, Electrical, etc.)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

  • Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)

  • 401(k)

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . 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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:

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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