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Diesel Mechanic
Company | Waste Connections |
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Location | Tacoma, WA, USA |
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Salary | $35 – $36 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- At least one year of experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair or completion of an accredited vocational-technical school program (preferred)
- CDL preferred (ideally obtained within the first 90 days of employment)
- Personal tools are required
- Proficient in diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment
- Ability to read and understand service and technical information
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance services
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment
- Use vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes and initiate repairs
- Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment
- Complete necessary paperwork using fleet maintenance software to document repairs, parts usage, and repair times
- Review and address repairs noted on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
- Perform additional maintenance-related work as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, following corporate and OSHA standards
- Adhere to established safety procedures in all tasks
- Effectively communicate repair needs and tasks
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair or completion of an accredited vocational-technical school program (preferred)
- CDL preferred (ideally obtained within the first 90 days of employment)