San Luis Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring for a safety conscious Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our Hauling location in San Luis Obispo, CA! Previous waste experience would be a huge plus! The pay rate will depend on experience - $28-31/hour to start, with regular wage increases. We also offer great family benefits, and stable, year round work.
The schedule will be Monday-Friday 2-10:30pm with occasional Saturdays.
Responsibilities:
Repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engines chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires.
Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
Knowledge of hydraulics repair is required
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.
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
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.
Qualified candidate must have:
Minimum of 1+ years' experience, directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above. Tool set, tool box 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
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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
