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Waste Connections ENTRY LEVEL 2ND SHIFT DIESEL MECHANIC in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Groot Industries, a subsidiary of Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL . In this position you will be working on our fleet of garbage trucks and equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining Waste Connections vehicles and equipment in a safe working order. You will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that all vehicles meet all provincial regulations and standards, and WC safety standards.

Schedule: Second Shift 2pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years of experience as a Preventative Maintenance

  • Commercial Driving License is nice to have but not required.

  • 1-2 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engines chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires.

  • Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.

  • Knowledge of Hydraulics repair is required

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

  • 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 required safety protocols while working on vehicles.

  • Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

  • 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.

  • Other duties as assigned

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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