Diesel Mechanic

Kahut Waste Services, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a skilled Diesel Mechanic to work on our truck fleet in Clackamas, Oregon.

Shift: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Starting wage: $37.00 - $39.00 HR DOE

Safety Sensitive Position:
Yes

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• 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.
• Performing service calls for emergency breakdowns
• 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.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• 1+ years’ experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair; or completion of accredited vocational technical school program.
• Commercial Driver’s license A or B CDL is preferred but not required.
• Provide personal tools & tool box.

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:

• Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Must provide own personal tools.
• Welding/fabrication experience a huge plus!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Yearly Safety Bonuses up to $1,750!
• Tool Allowance $150.00/month
• Yearly Boot Allowances of up to $300.00/year
• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based career growth potential

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

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:

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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