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Waste Connections Preventative Maintenance Mechanic in Tacoma, Washington

We have an immediate position open for a Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks at Lemay PCR in Frederickson, WA. Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply.

At least one year of experience doing preventative maintenance on diesel trucks is preferred. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Pay and Schedule:

  • Pay will range from $29.00 to $30.25 per hour, with an additional $1.50 per hour shift differential.

  • Shift is Monday - Friday from 3 PM to 11:30 PM

Responsibilities Include:

  • Completes required paperwork utilizing thefleet maintenancesoftware program associated with repairing vehicles, documents parts usage, and accounts for repair times.

  • Ability to effectively communicate and understand service schedules and/or repairs

  • General shop maintenance/cleaning duties as needed

  • Equipment safety checks

  • Communicate with drivers for issues in the morning and afternoon

  • Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on DriverVehicle InspectionReports

  • Maintains a clean, safe work area incompliancewith corporate and OSHA standards.

  • Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of commercial vehicles, including yellow iron.

Qualified candidates must have:

  • Experience in commercial or similar repair field is preferred but not required

  • Willingness to learn new skills and a positive attitude

  • Driver’s license

  • Basic tool set and toolbox

  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . 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: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

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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