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Preventative Maintenance Technician

Walter's Recycling and Refuse, Inc
Blaine, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026

Walters Recycling & Refuse is hiring for a 

Preventative Maintenance Technician 

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM-12:00 AM

$25.50-$29.50/ Hour 

$2 shift differential. 

Positions Available with the Best Trash Hauler in MN!

MN best Gold Winner 6 years in a row. 

Star Tribune Reader’s Choice.

Voted Best Trash and Recycling in MN six years in a row!

 

About Us

Walters is the premier environmental services provider in the Twin Cities metropolitan area providing waste and recycling collection to the public and private sectors since 1988.  We are the largest family owned and operated waste and recycling provider in Minnesota providing over 100,000 services each week with a fleet fueled by both diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG).

Job Summary

 

As a Preventive Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for servicing and maintaining our fleet of diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) waste collections vehicles and equipment while providing outstanding service to our customers, both internal and external.

This position is Safety Sensitive. It requires drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 49 CFR part 382, this includes marijuana. This position also requires an active DOT health card. To get a DOT health card, candidates must have a valid Minnesota Drivers License.

Primary Job Duties

Keep the work area clean and safe and adhere to all safety policies at all times.

Perform preventive maintenance on our entire fleet of vehicles and other equipment, as well as minor corrective maintenance.

Inspect diesel and CNG powered trucks, as well as other equipment within our fleet.

Meet or exceed mechanic productivity goals as well as schedule compliance goals (If qualified, will need to satisfy Walters driver qualification standards) May perform test drives, as needed.

 Perform all work within the Estimated Repair Times (ERT) 

Complete applicable Company training programs

Performs other job-related duties as assigned 

Education and Experience 

18 years of age or older & eligible to work in the US

Currently enrolled in a diesel program, or have 2 years of experience in an Automotive field

Familiarity with larger vehicles

Mechanical aptitude

Desire to be a diesel mechanic

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must have Valid Driver's License   

Must meet Driver qualifications standards set by Walters Recycling & Refuse 

Physical Requirements: 

Lifting to 50 lbs. Motor coordination with finger dexterity, exposure to chemicals, and physical environment with dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.    

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, DOT health evaluation, and physical assessment  

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements in compliance with 49 CFR Part 382, this does include marijuana testing. 

  Benefits:

State-of-the-art onboard routing software, industry-leading safety training, driver recognition program, uniforms, and boot allowance. 

Competitive wages - Based on Experience

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

EAP-Employee Assistance Program

HSA Employer Contributions

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Benefits; Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accidental

Legalshield/ID Shield

401K with Employer Match

10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) and 6 days of ESST

6 Paid Holidays 

Free Trash pickup within the Service area. 

 

Walters Recycling and Refuse Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This range is generally the minimum and maximum salary or hourly pay for this position at the time of posting for this Job. Any questions you may have about this range, please reach out to HR.

Salary : $26 - $30

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