Union Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Sanipac, a Waste Connections company in Eugene, OR, is hiring a Union Diesel Mechanic Journeyman to perform preventative maintenance on our fleet of 125 garbage trucks.

4/10s

Schedule:

Tues‑Fri – 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM

Occasional Overtime Required. Overtime also available.

• Starting at $31.15‑$33.97 per hour DOE.
• $2.00 per hour additional for CDL holders or after obtaining CDL.
• Paid CDL training.

• Company‑paid union pension.
• Company‑paid comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision.
• Free medical insurance - includes family.
• PTO + paid holidays.
• Annual boot allowance.
• Annual safety bonus.
• Monthly tool allowance.
• Company‑provided uniforms, PPE, and safety gear.

• Background check.
• MVR check (clean driving record).
• Drug screen.

• Perform maintenance and repair on our fleet of 125 garbage trucks.
• Utilize vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign repairs.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software to document parts usage and repair times.
• Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on driver vehicle inspection reports.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on engine, aftertreatment, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems (12 V and CAN).
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 3+ years experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair.
• Provide personal tools.
• Class B CDL or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information in English.

• Extensive physical activity: heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 lb.
• Back, leg, arm, and shoulder strength required to climb in, on, and around vehicles.
• Ability to work in awkward, tight, or restricted spaces for extended periods; sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and get up and down from a supine position.
• Exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts; requires following basic safety precautions.
• Exposure to outside weather, including wet and humid conditions, fumes, vibration; noise level usually moderate.

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