What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preventative Maintenance Technician position at Waste Connections?
Launch your diesel career with a company that promotes from within!
Murrey’s, a division of Waste Connections, is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support our fleet operations in Fife, Washington.
This is an intermediate-level opportunity designed to grow into a Diesel Mechanic role. If you're mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and looking for a long-term career path, we want to hear from you!
🕒 Schedule
This is a starting position with a clear path to becoming a Diesel Mechanic. We invest in our people through hands-on training, mentorship, and internal promotions, fostering a culture of growth and development. Many of our top mechanics started in this very role!
🔧 Key Responsibilities
This position is classified as safety-sensitive, which means it involves duties where impaired performance could pose a significant risk to the safety of the employee or others.
As a result, candidates must successfully pass the following prior to employment:
Waste Connections is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in North America, with a footprint across 44 states and 6 Canadian provinces. We employ nearly 25,000 team members and are committed to safety, sustainability, and career development.
📍 Location:
Murrey’s – Fife, WA
Conveniently located near Tacoma and Puyallup
Apply today and start building a career with a company that values your growth, your safety, and your future.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
Murrey’s, a division of Waste Connections, is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support our fleet operations in Fife, Washington.
This is an intermediate-level opportunity designed to grow into a Diesel Mechanic role. If you're mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and looking for a long-term career path, we want to hear from you!
🕒 Schedule
- Monday to Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Overtime: 3–10 hours/week on average
- Base Pay: $29.00 – $30.25/hour
- Shift Differential: $1.50/hour
- CDL Premium: $1.00/hour for CDL holders
- Total Starting Pay: $30.50 – $31.75/hour (or more with CDL)
- Tool Allowance: $125/month
- Annual Boot Voucher
- Uniforms Provided
- Full Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc.)
This is a starting position with a clear path to becoming a Diesel Mechanic. We invest in our people through hands-on training, mentorship, and internal promotions, fostering a culture of growth and development. Many of our top mechanics started in this very role!
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on garbage trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
- Use fleet maintenance software to manage service records
- Conduct safety inspections and maintain a clean, OSHA-compliant shop
- Collaborate with drivers to identify and resolve vehicle issues
- Complete repairs based on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
- At least two years of hands-on experience performing preventative maintenance in a professional environment
- Background in commercial vehicle or diesel engine maintenance is highly desirable
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
- Required to have a personal set of basic tools and a toolbox
- Comfortable using computers and diagnostic software for troubleshooting and maintenance
- Brings a strong work ethic, a positive mindset, and a willingness to learn and grow in the role
This position is classified as safety-sensitive, which means it involves duties where impaired performance could pose a significant risk to the safety of the employee or others.
As a result, candidates must successfully pass the following prior to employment:
- Background Check
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Review
- Pre-employment Drug Screen
Waste Connections is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services in North America, with a footprint across 44 states and 6 Canadian provinces. We employ nearly 25,000 team members and are committed to safety, sustainability, and career development.
📍 Location:
Murrey’s – Fife, WA
Conveniently located near Tacoma and Puyallup
Apply today and start building a career with a company that values your growth, your safety, and your future.
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits
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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