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Waste Connections · 1 month ago

Diesel PM Technician

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27/hr - $32/hr

1+ years exp

Waste Connections is a leading provider of waste management services, and they are seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to work on their fleet of garbage and recycle trucks. The role involves performing routine maintenance and repairs, conducting safety checks, and utilizing vehicle computer systems to diagnose issues.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringRecycling

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

Qualification

Hydraulics repairFleet maintenance softwareWeldingFabricationCDL ClassBEffective communication

Required

Position requires valid drivers license with acceptable motor vehicle report, eligible criminal background check and ability to pass drug panel screening

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above

Knowledge of hydraulics repair is required

Must provide own personal tools

Mechanics are on-call 1-weekend a month on a rotating schedule