Advanced Diesel Repair Technician (Frederickson, WA)
Waste Connections, Inc.
Posted Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Posting ID: WCGWCUUSR94756EXTERNALENUS_crt:1773748657047
Tacoma, WA
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PCR/Lemay is seeking a reliable, safety-focused Diesel Mechanic in Frederickson, WA, to support our heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance teams. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, CDL premium, swing-shift differential, and a $5,000 stay-on bonus.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."
A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
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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Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $35.00-$36.00/hour
- CDL Premium: Additional $1.00/hour for Class A or B CDL holders
- Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour for swing shift
- Stay-On Bonus: $5,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan (401k) with employer match
- Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Other compensation: overtime pay, tool allowance, and employee recognition programs
- Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:30PM - 11:00PM
- Overtime: Average 8-10 hours/week; paid at 1.5×
- Shift: Swing shift with differential applied
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks/trailers
- Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems
- Use diagnostic tools and software (Cummins Insite, Davie-4, Allison DOC)
- Perform DOT and OSHA-compliant safety inspections
- Execute MIG welding and basic fabrication tasks
- Test drive vehicles to confirm repair quality/performance
- Record repairs, parts, and hours using fleet maintenance software
- Review and act on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
- Ensure a clean, organized, and safe shop environment
- Communicate repairs and issues effectively with drivers and supervisors
- Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance
- Minimum of 3 years heavy truck/ diesel mechanic experience
- Intermediate proficiency with diagnostic tools and software
- Valid Driver's License; Class B CDL preferred (or obtain within 90 days)
- Welding experience (MIG) preferred
- Solid understanding of DOT, OSHA, and vehicle safety standards
- Ability to read and apply service and technical documentation
- Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Own basic mechanic tool set
- SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES
We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future."
A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
#ACMaintenance
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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