Diesel Mechanic

El Dorado Disposal, aWasteConnections company, is looking for dedicateddiesel mechanicsto join our team inPlacerville, CA This is an exciting opportunity to work on our fleet of vehicles on site.

Schedule isMonday-Friday working 8-10 hour shifts. Starting pay for this position is$32.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:

* Repairs include but are not limited to,routine maintenanceand 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, andhubs.

* Knowledge ofHydraulicsrepair is required

* Utilizes vehicle computerelectronicssystems to interpretfailure modesto initiate or assign repairs.

* Conductssafetychecks on vehicles and equipment.

* Completes required paperwork utilizingfleet maintenancesoftware program associated with repairing vehicles,documentingparts usage, and accounting for repair times.

* Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on DriverVehicle InspectionReports.

* Performsmaintenancerelated work as required.

* Maintains a clean, safe work area incompliancewith corporate and OSHA standards.

* Performs requiredsafetyprotocols while working on vehicles.

*Ability to effectively communicateneeded repairs or tasks.

* Extensivephysicalactivity. Requires strenuousphysicalwork;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 basicsafetyprecautions.

The ideal candidate will possess:

* Minimum of 1+ years‘ experience, directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.

* ValidCommercial Driver‘s Licensewithair brakesendorsement preferred , or the ability to obtain in the future required.

* Must provide own personal tools.Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus

What we offer:

* Competitive pay

* Yearly tool allowance

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

* Paid Time off

* 401K

* Uniforms/SafetyGear

* Boot allowances of up to $225.00 a year

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to ‘Connect with Your Future‘.

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