Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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2171-NWCS Tacoma time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-94942
** Northwest Container Services (NWCS)**,  is looking to hire a highly motivated,
** Heavy Equipment Mechanic
** to work on Terex/Lift Ace container reach stackers, Hyster forklifts, Genie snorkel lifts, chassis, small engines, gen sets at our sites in
** Tacoma** (1801 Taylor Way Ste A, Tacoma, WA 98421) and  
** Seattle**(635 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA 98108).
** Primary yard will be Tacoma.
** Pay range is**$35.00 -  $40.00/HR DOE
** Schedule is
** Monday - Friday
** Shift is
** 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
** with some overtime as needed

Safety Sensitive:
** Yes
* *** Responsibilities:
*** Must have the flexibility to travel to our yard in
** Portland, Oregon
** or
** Boardman, Oregon
** if needed for support or training.
* Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
* Diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, suspension, differential, planetary, wet and air brakes on vehicles and equipment.
* Must have basic computer / electronic skills.
* Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems and laptop programs for repairs.
* Maintain a
** clean**, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
* Maintain a
** clean
* * shop truck and an organized parts room with adequate inventory for repairs.
* Maintain accurate records on equipment, including oil samples, work orders and daily worklog.
* Requires strenuous outside physical work,  heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds.
* The ability to communicate the status of repairs on equipment to operations and management.
* Work with local vendors and parts suppliers for outside repairs as needed.
** The ideal candidate possess:
*** Position
** REQUIRES
* * Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
* Position
** REQUIRES
* * Valid Medical Card to operate a Non-CDL vehicle over 10,000 LBS.
* Provide your own tools.
* Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.
* Extensive experience working with heavy equipment.
* Welding and fabrication skills necessary.
** What we offer to you:
*** Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
* Uniforms/Safety Gear
* Yearly Boot allowance
* Company phone

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at  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:  Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Washington State Pay Range for this position is $35.00/HR - $40.00/HR#ACMaintenance# Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees.

OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US  Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you.

We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do.#
** Our Opportunities
** BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN  People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future.

LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER  Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve.
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