Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections

Opa Locka, FL Posted 3/25/2025 Full Time

Waste Connections, Inc. is Hiring a Diesel Mechanic!

We have an immediate opening for a high-energy Diesel Mechanic to join our team at the Opa Locka, FLfacility. Previous waste experience is a huge plus!

This position is night shift, from 2 PM – 12 AM, Monday to Friday, with every other Saturday.

Pay: $30+/hr DOE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
  • Conduct inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
  • Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes and initiate or assign repairs.
  • Complete required paperwork using fleet maintenance software programs to document repairs, parts usage, and repair times.
  • Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
  • Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
  • Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Extensive physical activity, including strenuous physical work such as heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds.
  • Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and handle greasy or dirty tools. Basic safety precautions must always be followed.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Must provide your own personal tools.
  • Computer experience is required for using fleet maintenance software.
  • Experience with DPF Regeneration systems on CUMMINS and MACK trucks is a plus.
  • Welding experience required.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

  • PPE, toolboxes, rain gear, etc. provided to new employees.
  • Stay-on bonus: Earn a $5,000 stay-on bonus.
  • Quarterly allowances for tools ($300).
  • Continuous training: Vendors provide training sessions to ensure you're up-to-date with industry standards.
  • Safety bonus program: Earn up to an additional $1,700 annually for meeting safety goals.
  • Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plans.

HOW TO APPLY: Please apply online at www.careers.wasteconnections.com.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans).

JOB LOCATION:
Opa Locka, FL 33054

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