Diesel Mechanic Offering $5,000 Bonus

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Arrow Sanitary, a Waste Connections Company is looking for a Experienced Diesel Mechanic to work on our fleet of Garbage Trucks in Portland, Oregon. Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply. Valid Class A or B CDL preferred or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Must have own tools.

This is Swing Shift 12Pm-8Pm or later, Overtime opportunities. All of our Mechanics are required to be On-Call one weekend a month (Rotating).We Offer a highly Competitive Wage along with a $5,000 Stay On Bonus!

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.
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  The ideal candidate will possess:
  
  • Minimum of 3-5 years' experience, that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
  • Valid Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred , or the ability to obtain in the future required.
  • Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus !
    
    What we offer to you:
    
    • Yearly Safety Bonus of up to $1,000
    • $3,000 Stay On Bonus
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
    • Paid time off.
    • Uniforms/Safety Gear
    • Yearly Boot allowances of up to $300.00
      
      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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