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Waste Connections · Onsite · 4026-Livermore Sanitation

Livermore Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious Heavy Truck Mechanic to join the team in Livermore, CA!


Previous waste experience would be a huge plus! 


The shift will be Monday - Friday plus occasional Saturday work.

Monday - Thursday 1pm-9:30pm.

Friday 11am - 7:30pm


This is a union position with a pension plan, plus fully paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employees + dependents.

The pay range for this job category is $47.28 - 57.37/hour.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform engine, transmission and hydraulic pump overhauls.
  • Read wire schematics and perform electrical troubleshooting.
  • Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
  • Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
  • Collaborate with other diesel mechanics
  • Complete 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.
  • Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
  • Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

WORK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

  • 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience of troubleshooting and electrical work on diesel or natural gas trucks.
  • Specialize in Cummins and Paccar engines or similar.
  • Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License is preferred. Valid driver's license is required.
  • Clean driving record required.
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Welding experience preferred.
  • Must provide own personal tools.

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.


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 $108,836/yr — above the typical range for Mechanic roles.

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

Typical range $57,200–$80,579/yr, from 3,700 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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