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Lead Diesel Mechanic

Waste Connections
New Bedford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026 CLOSED ON 8/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Diesel Mechanic position at Waste Connections?

Hiring Immediately!

  • Overtime Eligible
  • $150.00 annual boot allowance
  • Earn quarterly safety bonuses
  • Stable industry, year round employment
  • Weekly pay!

Harvey Waste & Recycling has opening for a Diesel Mechanic to join our GROWING team at our site in New Bedford, MA.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm start time / Saturday's as needed.

Pay Rate: $33.00 to $38.00 per hour

Why Choose Us?

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Responsibilities

Our priority is to make sure we hire mechanics that care about the safety of our drivers and the service provided to the community. As a mechanic with us the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Schedules and coordinates maintenance work assignments, ensuring timely completion of repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Maintains and updates computerized fleet management systems, tracking out-of-service equipment and monitoring repair status.
  • Perform repairs and inspections, safety checks, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on diesel vehicles.
  • Utilize vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes to identify and adjust Engine and Vehicle Control modules
  • Respond to road calls for emergency repairs
  • Reviewing, Completing or assigning repairs identified on driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
  • Completing required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software programs.
  • Test driving trucks after services and repairs
  • Helping other team members with repairs as needed
  • Having professional and courteous interactions with our drivers when needed.
  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
  • Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

  • Proficiency in a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools, preventative maintenance and repair.
  • Basic tool set
  • Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position
  • Hydraulic experience is a plus

What You’ll Get From Us

  • Competitive Compensation
  • 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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