Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Job Title
Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Employee Type

Employee

Requisition Primary Location
Rosemount, Minnesota

Job Description

Are you the Best HEAVY EQUIPMENT Diesel Mechanic to ever turn a wrench?!

$5,000 Sign on Bonus!

Looking for a Career Path with a Future?

As a member of our world class team of Fleet Mechanics, you will feel like a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal, making our fleet the safest in the industry! Do you love the sound of a pneumatic wrench? Is the use of a flame-cutting tool your idea of a fun day? If the answer is Yes, then youre who were looking for!

Why you need to join us!

* CULTURE: Its a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self directed All-stars know what they do is important.

* INTEGRITY: Our definition is saying what you will do and then doing it! We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
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The Position:

We are looking for a high energy Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our landfill in Rosemount, MN. Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!

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. Several pieces of yellow iron currently on site. (compactors, Dozers, excavators, mowing tractor, motor grader, Haul truck and a few pick up trucks)
* Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
* Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Breakdowns may occur on the working face of the landfill.
* 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
* Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
* Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair equipment on the landfill. Usually well-lighted and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
* Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience a huge plus!

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

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

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Certification(s):
ASE – Department of Transportation

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Diesel Mechanic – Rapid City

Job Title
Diesel Mechanic – Rapid City

Employee Type

Employee

Requisition Primary Location
Rapid City, South Dakota

Job Description
Job Description

Diesel Mechanic

Kieffer Sanitation has an immediate position open for a Diesel Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks at our Rapid City, SD location

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Duties / Responsibilities:
* Performs repairs and maintenance on heavy duty diesel trucks as well as other District vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engines, chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, wheels and tires.
* Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and/or driver for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with drivers to minimize future repairs.
* Occasionally makes emergency road calls to make repairs on trucks that break down while driving a collection route.

Skills / Attributes Required:
* Must be knowledgeable of and capable of performing repairs in a safe, effective and timely manner.
* Minimum 1 year experience working on Medium / Heavy Duty Trucks
* Strong experience in diagnostics and electrical is helpful
* Must be able to communicate effectively, read and comprehend service and technical information.
* Must have own set of basic tools as is standard for mechanics.
* Must currently have or able to obtain a class B commercial drivers license within 120 days of employment.
* Must currently have a valid drivers license with excellent driving record.
* Able to sustain a steady work pace over an entire work day.
* Must be able to lift 75lbs.

Working Conditions:
* Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Subjected to loud noises, vibrations, hard working surfaces, lubricants and chemicals, fumes, dirt and inherent hazards of mechanic work.

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 http://www.wasteconnections.com

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PM Diesel Mechanic

Job Title
PM Diesel Mechanic

Employee Type

Employee

Requisition Primary Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Job Description

We have an immediate position open for a Preventative Maintenance Diesel Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks at our Sioux Falls, SD site. Diesel Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment in a family atmosphere are encouraged to apply. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

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:
* CDL Class B with Air Brakes 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 http://www.wasteconnections.com.

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

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Diesel Mechanic/Shop/Road

Position Summary:
Diesel mechanics repair trucks, buses, and other equipment. They also diagnose problems with diesel powered engines, inspect, repair, or overhaul anything with a diesel engine as well as keep up-to-date records. This position involves in shop repairs as well as road service repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections/diagnostic tests; identify worn and damaged parts.
Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Comply with federal/state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshoot breakdowns; maintain supplies; perform preventive maintenance; call for repairs.
Contain costs by using warranty; evaluate service and parts options.
Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Test drive vehicle to ensure it is running smoothly.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles.
Adjust and align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and attached system components.
Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
Routine maintenance to include: changing oil, checking batteries, lubricating equipment and parts.
All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Valid driver license
5 years of experience
High school diploma or equivalent
ASE automotive certification

Qualifications:
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement.
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Ambition – The drive to achieve personal advancement.
Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.