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About this Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic role at Waste Connections

Waste Connections · Onsite · 2068-Sutherlin Sanitary

Sutherlin Sanitary is seeking a dependable Diesel Mechanic to join our team. We provide long-term stability and peace of mind that comes with working in an essential service industry. Reliable day-shift hours and year-round work, if you value safety, teamwork, and quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

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SCHEDULE:  Full Time | Monday – Friday.

  • 10:00am-6:00pm
  • Overtime after 40 hours

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Salary: Starting at $30.00-$35.00+ per hour (DOE)

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COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:

  • Yearly Safety Bonuses $
  • Yearly Boot Allowance $
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA,
  • Supplemental voluntary plans, Wellness programs, and Online discounts.
  • 401K with 5% Company match - No vesting period!
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel trucks, heavy equipment, and fleet vehicles.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
  • Use computerized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and engine issues.
  • Conduct safety inspections and complete repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).
  • Document repairs, parts usage, and labor hours using fleet maintenance software.
  • Communicate repair needs and work status with drivers, technicians, and supervisors.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all company and OSHA safety standards.
  • Perform additional maintenance and repair duties as needed to support fleet operations.

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REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record (Required)
  • 2+ years of diesel repair experience (fleet, trucking, heavy equipment, etc.) or completion of a diesel tech program
  • Ability to read and interpret service manuals in English
  • Provide personal tools.
  • Eligibility to obtain Class B CDL if required.
  • Welding or fabrication experience is a big plus!

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Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

•             Background Check

•             MVR Check

•             Drug screen

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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.

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***If applying through Indeed or other 3rd party website. ***

To be considered for any of our openings, you must complete an application directly through OUR website:  www.wasteconnections.com.

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

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How this Mechanic salary compares

This role pays $67,600/yr — in line with the typical range for Mechanic roles.

$49,920 median $68,640 $92,300

Typical range $57,200–$80,579/yr, from 3,701 comparable Mechanic listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanic salary insights →

About Waste Connections

Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who

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