at Waste Connections in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Groot Industries, a subsidiary of Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL . In this position you will be working on our fleet of garbage trucks and equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining Waste Connections vehicles and equipment in a safe working order. You will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that all vehicles meet all provincial regulations and standards, and WC safety standards.
Schedule: Second Shift 2pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays
Requirements:
+ 2-3 years of experience as a Preventative Maintenance
+ Commercial Driving License is nice to have but not required.
+ 1-2 years of experience preferred
Responsibilities:
+ 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 50 pounds.
+ Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. 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.
+ Other duties as assigned
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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