Mechanic

**Northwest Container Services (NWCS)**, a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a highly motivated & safety driven,  **Mechanic** to work on a variety of lifts, chassis, small engines, gen sets, and construction equipment at our site in **Portland, Oregon.** Pay range is **$28-$35/HR DOE** Schedule is **Monday-Friday** Shift is **5:00 AM to 1:30 PM** with some overtime as needed. Safety Sensitive: **Yes** **Responsibilities:** * **Shows up to work on time every day ready to work**. * Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. * Diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, suspension, differential, planetary, wet and air brakes on vehicles and equipment.  * Have basic computer / electronic skills. * Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems and laptop programs for repairs. * Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. * Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds.  **The ideal candidate possess:** * Have a Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. * Provide your own mechanics tools. * Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information. * Would prefer a Minimum of **2 to 4 years** of experience working with heavy equipment.  Would be open to high school or college graduates looking to get trained in the heavy equipment field. **What we offer to you:** * Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits * Uniforms/Safety Gear * Yearly Boot allowance * Tool Allowance To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at [www.wasteconnections.com](http://www.wasteconnections.com). 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: [**https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits**](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.