Diesel Mechanic

Company: Waste Connections
Location: South Sioux City
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Western Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Diesel Mechanic to join our GROWING team in South Sioux City , Nebraska .

Why you need to join us!

• CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
• INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
  
  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 electrical 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 60 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..
  ---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.
  
  --- This will be an early morning shift.
  
  MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  ---Valid drivers license (CDL preferred, but not required).
  ---Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
  ---3 years of experience preferred.
  ---Must own personal tools.
  
  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".
  
  Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
  
  

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