Diesel Mechanic

Alaska Waste, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring a safety conscious Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our location in Seward, AK! Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!

The pay range will be $36-38.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Tool and boot allowance. Medical, Dental and Vision. 401k and 3 weeks of PTO. We also offer regular wage increases.

The schedule will be Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays as needed. The shift will be from 7am to 4pm with a 1 hour lunch.

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 electronic 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.

Responsibilities Include:

Collaborate with other diesel technicians and has strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrates time management, organization, and problem-solving skills

Strong customer service skills with drivers

Manage the repairs of electrical and mechanical components

Manage routine maintenance

Ensure quality repairs are made while meeting guidelines

Service a wide variety of equipment

Maintain current CDL license to test drive and deliver as needed

Specialize in Cummins and Paccar engines

Maintain a log in computer system of all the history of repairs to each job

Maintain equipment in clean and working condition

Climb ladders and stairs, work in small restrict areas and lift up to 40 pounds

Follows all Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards

Qualified candidate must have:

Tool set, toolbox and proper personal safety equipment required

Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software

Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position

Yellow Iron experience is a huge plus

Welding experience a plus

Minimum of a High School diploma or GED

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.

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

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