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Preventative Maintenance Technician

Walter's Recycling and Refuse, Inc
Blaine, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2025

Walters Recycling & Refuse is currently hiring for a

Preventative Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift! 

Starting pay $25.00 - $29.00 an hour!

Now Hiring for 2nd Shift /$2.00 an hour Shift Differential. 

 

About us:

 

Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988.  We are the largest family owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG). 

 

About the role: 

 

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining our fleet of diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) waste collections vehicles and equipment while providing outstanding service to our customers, both internal and external.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Keep work area clean and safe and adhere to all safety policies at all times. 
  • Perform preventive maintenance on our entire fleet of vehicles and other equipment, as well as minor corrective maintenance. 
  • Inspect diesel and CNG powered trucks, as well as other equipment within our fleet. 
  • Ability to learn and operate fleet maintenance software and diagnostic equipment. 
  • Meet or exceed mechanic productivity goals as well as schedule compliance goals 
  • Perform all work within the Estimated Repair Times (ERT) 
  • Complete applicable Company training programs 
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned 
  • Ability to use skyjack and forklift once certified 

 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Currently enrolled in a diesel program, or 2 years of experience in an Automotive field 
  • Familiarity with larger vehicles 
  • Mechanical aptitude 
  • Desire to be a diesel mechanic 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting to 50 lbs. Motor coordination with finger dexterity, exposure to chemicals, and physical environment with dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes. 
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment 
  • This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing.

 

 

Walters offers competitive benefits packages including:

  • Competitive wages - Based on Experience
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • EAP-Employee Assistance Program
  • HSA Employer Contributions
  • Company Paid: Life Insurance and Short Term Disability 
  • Company Paid Parental Leave 
  • Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental
  • Legalshield/ID Shield 
  • 401K with Employer Match 
  • 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST 
  • 6 Paid Holidays 
  • Free Trash pick up within our Service area 
  • Competitive Tool reimbursement program 
  • Paid company uniforms 
  • Annual work boot allowance 
  • All PPE provided 
  • Training investment in our technicians and mechanics. We will work with you to develop a training and development plan to continue your educational experience as a member of our team. 

 

Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This range is generally the minimum and maximum salary or hourly pay for this position at the time of posting for this Job. Any questions you may have about this range, please reach out to HR. 

Salary : $25 - $29

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