Diesel Mechanic

at Waste Connections in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Why Choose Us?

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Rockford, IL.

Our Diesel Mechanic will perform repairs and preventative maintenance services on our trucks 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.

Pay Rate: $28.35/hr plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly.

(Overtime is time and a half after 40 hrs)

Schedule: 4:00pm – 2:30am shift. Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

Duties & 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 B CDL with air brakes endorsement.

+ Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

+ Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

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