Diesel Mechanic

at Waste Connections in Elgin, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Groot, Inc. , a Waste Connections company, has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Elgin, IL.

Our Diesel Mechanic will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure safe diagnostics and repair of our truck fleet and equipment. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role.

Waste Connections offers:

+ Competitive Compensation.

+ Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits.

+ Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.

+ Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account options.

+ Generous matching 401(K).

Pay rate: Competitive pay – plus approximately 5-10 hours of overtime weekly (overtime is time and a half after 40).

Schedule: 2:00pm-10:30pm, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Performs repairs (including electrical and hydraulic systems) and assigned preventive maintenance services.

+ 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 and completes repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

+ Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Requirements:

+ Valid Class A or B CDL with clean driving record.

+ Ability to work in all weather conditions.

+ Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com .

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.