Diesel Mechanic - Waste Connections (Omaha, Nebraska)

Join Waste Connections, Inc., and Connect with Your Future!

Voted one of the top 200 small and mid-cap companies in America by Forbes Magazine three years in a row, Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) is growing throughout the Western, Midwestern, and Southeastern U. S.  Our range of services includes solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling to approximately 2 million commercial, industrial, and residential customers in 26 states.

We have an immediate position open for a Diesel Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks at our Norfolk, NE site.   Diesel Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment in a family atmosphere are encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Performs 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.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• 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 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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 2 years experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair; or completion of accredited vocational technical school program.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes (or ability to obtain one within 90 days).
• State MVR a plus.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Provide personal tools.
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.

Successful candidates are those who seek to thrive in an environment of operational excellence and accountability.  We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”. For more information please visit www.wasteconnections.com. EOE

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V.)