Diesel Mechanic with $5,000 Bonus - Waste Connections

We have an immediate position open for a **Diesel Mechanic** to work on our fleet of garbage trucks at our **LeMay Pierce County Refuse** at **Frederickson, WA** . Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply. **Pay and Schedule:** + Pay will be **$34.00/hr.** with a top-scale wage of $35.50/hr. **With a $1.50/hr. shift differential.** + Shift is **Monday - Friday** from **2:30 PM to 11 PM, with regular overtime.** + **$5000 STAY ON BONUS** **Responsibilities include:** + Performing repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. + Performing inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. + Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. + Conducting safety checks on vehicles and equipment. Welding experience is a plus. + Completing 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 maintenance related work as required. + 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. **Ideal Candidate will possess:** + 1 year of experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair preferred; or completion of accredited vocational technical school program. + CDL preferred (required to obtain in first 90 days of employment). + Provide personal tools. + Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair. + Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.