What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic position at Waste Connections?
📍 Location: 1325 18th Ave, Sweet Home, OR
🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sweet Home Sanitation, a trusted Waste Connections company, is looking for a skilled and motivated Diesel Mechanic to keep our fleet running strong. If you're a hands-on problem-solver who takes pride in quality work and wants a stable, long-term opportunity.
What We Offer
To Be Considered, You Must Apply Online
👉 www.wasteconnections.com
Conditions Of Employment
Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:
🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sweet Home Sanitation, a trusted Waste Connections company, is looking for a skilled and motivated Diesel Mechanic to keep our fleet running strong. If you're a hands-on problem-solver who takes pride in quality work and wants a stable, long-term opportunity.
What We Offer
- Starting pay at $30-$35 /hr (DOE) with regular increases
- $100 Monthly Tool Allowance
- Annual Safety Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
- Customizable Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Wellness Programs, and more
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Career Growth: We promote from within—mechanics can grow into lead, supervisor, or shop manager roles
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on diesel trucks and equipment (electrical, brake, hydraulic, and air systems)
- Handle scheduled maintenance and safety inspections
- Use onboard computer systems to diagnose issues and log repairs
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and road calls
- Work closely with drivers to identify vehicle issues
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work area
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License with a clean driving record
- Class B CDL with air brake endorsement preferred (or willing to earn)
- 2 years of diesel repair experience (fleet, trucking, heavy equipment, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret service manuals in English
- Must bring your own tools
- Welding or fabrication experience is a big plus!
- Shop-based with occasional field repairs (indoor/outdoor work)
- Requires heavy lifting (50 lbs), physical labor, and safe tool handling
- Must follow OSHA and company safety guidelines
To Be Considered, You Must Apply Online
👉 www.wasteconnections.com
Conditions Of Employment
Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:
- Background Check
- MVR Check
- Drug screen
Salary : $30 - $35