Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic
waste connections us
📍 2215-ada united states🕐 1mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Hardin Sanitation,** a trusted Waste Connections company, is looking for a skilled and motivated **Diesel Mechanic** to keep our fleet running strong. If you're a hands-on problem-solver who takes pride in quality work and wants a stable, long-term opportunity in **Meridian******,** ID**, we want to hear from you!
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**Schedule:** Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Occasional Overtime & Saturdays
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**Competitive Compensation:**
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**Starting pay at $26+/hr** (DOE) with regular increases
* **Annual Safety Bonus $$**
* **Monthly Tool Allowance $$**
* **Generous Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays**
* **Customizable Benefits Package**: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Wellness Programs, and more
* **401(k) with Company Match**
* **Company-Paid Life Insurance**
* **Career Growth**: We promote from within—mechanics can grow into lead, supervisor, or shop manager roles
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**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines
* Handles routine repairs, including oil and tire changes along with minor and major repairs from A/C, hydraulics, electrical, welding, engine replacement, transmissions, etc.
* Interprets diagnostic test results accurately
* Writes detailed inspection reports and repair plans in our system
* Collaborates with other diesel mechanics
* Completes test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly
* Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely
* Communicate with drivers for issues in morning and afternoon
* Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
* Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards
* Follows all Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards
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**REQUIREMENTS:**
* **Valid Driver’s License** with a **C****lean Driving Record (Required)**
* **Experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair**
* Provide personal tools.
* Class B CDL **OR the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment if required.**
* Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
* Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information in English.
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**WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:**
* Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
* Back, leg, arm and shoulder strength required to safely climb in, on and around vehicles to inspect and repair.
* Ability to work in awkward, tight, or restricted spaces for extended periods of time; Requires the ability to sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and be able to get up and down from a supine position.
* Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions.
* The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
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**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:**
Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:
**• Background Check**
**• MVR Check** (Clean driving record)
**• Drug screen**
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**\*\*\*If applying through Indeed or other 3rd party website;**
**To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website: www.wasteconnections.com**
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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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