What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Diesel Mechanic position at Waste Connections?
Waste-Away has an immediate opening Lead Diesel Mechanic (Shift 3p - 1a) to join our team in Elkhart, Indiana.
This mechanic will primarily be working on Semi Trucks.
Our Diesel Mechanic will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure safe diagnostics and repair of our truck fleet and equipment. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.
Waste-Away Offers
Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
This mechanic will primarily be working on Semi Trucks.
Our Diesel Mechanic will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure safe diagnostics and repair of our truck fleet and equipment. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.
Waste-Away Offers
- Competitive Compensation.
- Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits.
- Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.
- Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.
- Generous matching 401(K).
- Diagnoses mechanical problems on suspension, brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Performs repairs and maintenance on CNG, diesel and/or gasoline trucks including front-end loader, roll off, and rear load, plus other support vehicles. Repairs include, but are not limited to, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, wheels, and tires.
- Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders.
- Completes electronic repair orders in our maintenance program associated with repairing vehicles and documenting parts usage.
- Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.
- Diagnoses mechanical problems using diagnostic software, technical manuals and expertise.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures; participates in all required safety training and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.
- Garbage experience is a must for 1st shift role.
- At least 3 years of semi truck and trailer repair experience.
Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
