Lead Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Lead Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Somerset, KY.

Our Diesel Mechanic will perform repairs and preventative maintenance services on our trucks and equipment. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.

Waste Connections offers:

• Competitive compensation.
• Safety Bonuses - get rewarded for your safe habits!
• Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.
• Benefits Plans - Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account options.
• Generous matching 401(K).

Pay Rate: $25.75/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.

(Overtime is time and a half after 40 hrs)

Benefits: We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs repairs (including electrical and hydraulic systems) and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• 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 and completes repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Requirements -

• 2 years of Diesel Mechanic experience preferred
• Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

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