Diesel Mechanic (New Port Richey FL)

Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for ahigh energyDiesel Mechanicto join the team at our Hauling location inNew Port Richey, FL. In this position you will be performing preventative maintenance, DOT inspections as well as performing repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems on our garbage trucks. Previous waste experience would be a hugeplus!

This will be a Monday - Thursday working 12:00 PM - 10:00pm, Friday 11:00am - 8:00pm and one Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm per month.

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 endorsementpreferredor the ability to obtain in the future
• Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience ahuge plus!
• VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay!!
• Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
• Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

• 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.