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Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a high energy Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our Hauling location in New Port Richey, FL . In this position you will be performing preventative maintenance, DOT inspections as well as performing repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems on our garbage trucks. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !

This will be a Monday - Thursday working 11:00 AM – 9:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm and one Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm per month.

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 :

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred or the ability to obtain in the future

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

• VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay!!

• Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”.

• Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

• Please apply online at www.wasteconnections.com .

• If you have any problems filling out the application call Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681

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