Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic
Waste Connections · Meridian, ID
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Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic
@ Waste ConnectionsHeavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic
About the job
Hardin Sanitation, part of Waste Connections, is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair diesel trucks, offering career growth, benefits, and a stable work environment.
Requirements
- Experience in heavy truck maintenance
- Valid Driver’s License and clean record
- Own personal tools
- Class B CDL or ability to obtain
- Proficiency in diagnostics
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability for strenuous work
- Ability to read technical info
- Strong diagnostic skills
- Team player and safety conscious
Full job description
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Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Occasional Overtime & Saturdays
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Competitive Compensation:
Starting pay at $26+/hr (DOE) with regular increases
Annual Safety Bonus $$
Monthly Tool Allowance $$
Generous Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
Customizable Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Wellness Programs, and more
401(k) with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Career Growth: We promote from within—mechanics can grow into lead, supervisor, or shop manager roles
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines
- Handles routine repairs, including oil and tire changes along with minor and major repairs from A/C, hydraulics, electrical, welding, engine replacement, transmissions, etc.
- Interprets diagnostic test results accurately
- Writes detailed inspection reports and repair plans in our system
- Collaborates with other diesel mechanics
- Completes test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly
- Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely
- Communicate with drivers for issues in morning and afternoon
- Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards
- Follows all Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards
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REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record (Required)
- Experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair
- Provide personal tools.
- Class B CDL OR the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment if required.
- Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
- Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information in English.
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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
- Back, leg, arm and shoulder strength required to safely climb in, on and around vehicles to inspect and repair.
- Ability to work in awkward, tight, or restricted spaces for extended periods of time; Requires the ability to sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and be able to get up and down from a supine position.
- Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
- The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:
• Background Check
• MVR Check (Clean driving record)
• Drug screen
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***If applying through Indeed or other 3rd party website;
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website: www.wasteconnections.com
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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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