Assistant Maintenance Mechanic

Waste Connections in Vancouver, WA is looking to hire a full time year round Assistant Maintenance Mechanic at our Transfer station in Vancouver, Washington.

Starting rate of pay is $27.00/HR.

Hours will be Wednesday-Sunday 7:30am to 4:00PM with Overtime often.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services on a variety of Heavy Equipment and Yellow Iron repair.

Conducts safety checks and periodic inspections on vehicles and equipment.

Reviews, completes or assists in repairs identified on Operator Vehicle Inspection Reports.

Performs maintenance related work as required.

Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks

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 75 pounds.

Requirements:

ASE Certifications or equivalent Welding qualified preferred, not required

Safety Minded and motivated; ability to work independently or alongside others

Knowledge of yellow iron/Heavy Equipment is required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 1+ year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Basic knowledge of computer skills.

What we offer our Employees:

Yearly Safety Bonuses $$

Yearly Boot Allowance

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Time off

401k Program

Year Round Full Time Stable work

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at ~~~ .

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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: ~~~

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

Washington Pay Wage range is $27.00-32.00/HR