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Waste Connections

Union Heavy Diesel Mechanic

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What they do

A Diesel Mechanic repairs and rebuilds diesel engines for vehicles like trucks, ships, tractors, and buses.

$61,752 / year median in Oregon

+8% projected growth

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>> Tired of Seasonal Layoffs?? << >> Join a Shop That Guarantees Steady, Year‑Round Hours and a Future With a Company You Can Count On! . Sanipac , a Waste Connections company in Eugene, OR has an immediate position open for a Union D iesel Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance on our fleet of 125 garbage trucks. . Full‑Time Schedule 4/10s
Schedule:
M-F, 1:30 PM to 12:00AM Occasional Overtime Required. Overtime also available . Competitive Compensation Starting at $29.55+/per hour DOE $2.00/hr additional for CDL Holders or after CDL is obtained.
  • Paid CDL Training!
  • . Exceptional Union Benefits Package Company Paid Union Pension $$ Company Paid Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision $$
  • FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE -INCLUDES FAMILY
  • PTO + Paid Holidays Annual Boot Allowance ($$) Annual Safety Bonus ($$) Monthly Tool Allowance ($$) Company ‑Provided Uniforms, PPE, And Safety Gear.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including: Background Check MVR Check (Clean driving record) Drug screen .
RESPONSIBILITIES
Union Diesel Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on our fleet of 125 garbage trucks. 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 diagnostics and repairs on engine, aftertreatment, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems (12V and CAN) Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks. .
REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (Required) 3+ year experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair Provide personal tools. Class
B CDL OR
the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair. Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information in English. .
  • If applying through Indeed or other 3rd party website; To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website: www.
wasteconnections.com .
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. Back, leg, arm and shoulder strength required to safely climb in, on and around vehicles to inspect and repair. Ability to work in awkward, tight, or restricted spaces for extended periods of time; Requires the ability to sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and be able to get up and down from a supine position. Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions. The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate. . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACBoost