Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a _high energy_ **Diesel Mechanic** to join the team at our Hauling location in **Pinellas Hauling Clearwater, FL**. Previous waste experience would be a huge _plus_!  This will be a Monday - Friday position working 1:00 PM –11:00 PM and every other Saturday. Pay Rate $30.00 an hour DOE Great pay plus we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round work. OT **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. * Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. * Complete 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. * Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment. * Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. * Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:** * 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 containers in the yard. 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. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS**: * Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement _preferred_ or the ability to obtain in the future * Minimum 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. * Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience a _huge plus_! * Computer experience a Plus! * VETERDAN are encouraged to apply. **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**