San Luis Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring for a safety conscious Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our Hauling location in San Luis Obispo, CA! Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!
The pay range for this job category is $32.00 to $43.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer regular wage increases, great family benefits, and stable, year round work.
The schedule will be Tuesday to Saturday. The shift is 1pm-9:30pm Tuesday-Thursday, 12pm-8:30pm on Fridays and 6am-2:30pm on Saturdays.
Responsibilities Include:
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
Experience in diagnosing aftertreatment systems 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.
Manages a team of trainees and has advanced leadership skills
Collaborates with other diesel mechanics and has strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
Strong customer service skills with drivers
Manage the repairs of electrical and mechanical components
Manage routine maintenance
Maintain current CDL license to test drive and deliver as needed
Specialize in Cummins and Paccar engines
Maintain a log in computer system of all the history of repairs to each job
Maintain equipment in clean and working condition
Climb ladders and stairs, work in small restrict areas and lift up to 40 pounds
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards
Follows all Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards
Qualified candidate must have:
5+ years of diesel mechanic experience
Tool set, tool box and proper personal safety equipment required
Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software
Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position
Welding experience a plus
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at 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".
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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