Waste Connections · 17 hours ago
2nd Shift Apprentice Technician
Iowa Park, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWaste Connections is a company that focuses on keeping their fleet running strong. They are seeking a 2nd Shift Apprentice Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on garbage trucks, covering various systems from hydraulics to engine components.
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
Required
Knowledge of Hydraulics repair is required
Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds
Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks
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
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards
Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles
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
Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
Performs maintenance related work as required
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
Preferred
Having your own tools is a plus
Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus!
ASE Certifications Preferred, but not required
Benefits
Monthly tool allowance + annual boot stipend
Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, Life Insurance)
Company
Waste Connections
Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.71B2025-05-28Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $363.5M
2024-02-15Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
M
Mary Whitney
EVP - CFO
C
Colin Wittke
Vice President – Sales
Recent News
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