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Waste Connections
Diesel Mechanic
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.
$54,791 / year median in Mississippi
+11% projected growth
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. Our priority is to make sure we hire mechanics that care about the safety of our drivers and the service provided to the community. As a mechanic with us the minimum responsibilities are: Perform repairs and inspections, safety checks, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on diesel vehicles. Utilize vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes to identify and adjust Engine and Vehicle Control modules Respond to road calls for emergency repairs Reviewing, Completing or assigning repairs identified on driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. Completing required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software programs. Test driving trucks after services and repairs Helping other team members with repairs as needed Having professional and courteous interactions with our drivers when needed. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.