Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Curry Transfer and Recycling,a Waste Connections company, is looking for asafetyconsciousHeavy Diesel Mechanic to join the team inBrookings, OR.

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Schedule: Monday - Friday (Occasional Saturdays)

Starting 4:30am-1:00pm (Overtime as needed)

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Competitive Compensation: Starting at $27.00/hour (DOE)

• YearlySafetyBonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities - We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• Customizable benefits to meet your family's needs (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts)
• 401K retirement with company match
• Company Paid Life Insurance

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Responsibilities include:

• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Completes 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.
• Performs maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (Required)
• 2+ year experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair or completion of a diesel tech program
• Class B CDL OR the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Provide personal tools.
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information in English.

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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Frequently walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb stairs and ladders.
• Back, leg, arm and shoulder strength required to safely climb on and off vehicles in order to inspect and repair.
• Ability to work in awkward positions for extended periods of time; such as kneeling, crawling, or crouching. Be able to get up and down from a supine position. Able to work in tight spaces.
• Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

* Background Check

* MVR Check

* Drug screen

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*****To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

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Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.