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Waste Connections Diesel Mechanic (Palmetto FL) in Palmetto, Florida

Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a high energy Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our Hauling location in Palmetto, FL . Previous waste experience would be a huge plus ! This will be a Monday - Friday position working 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM and every other Saturday.

Great pay plus we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round work. OT

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

  • Minimum 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

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

  • Computer experience a Plus!

  • VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

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.

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