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Preventative Maintenance Technician

Waste Connections
Placerville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
El Dorado Disposal, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a PM Tech to join our team in Placerville, CA! This is an exciting opportunity to work on our fleet of vehicles on site.

Schedule is Monday-Friday working 8-10 hour shifts. Starting pay for this position is $33.00 per hour, depending on experience. Pay range for this job category is $32 - $33 per hour.

Responsibilities

  • PM Service (A, B, C, D, H services): Performing routine inspections at 21 day or 450 hour intervals.
  • Fluid & Filter Changes: Replacing engine oil, air filters, and fuel filters.
  • DOT Inspections: Performing and documenting annual DOT safety inspections.
  • Lubrication & Adjustments: Greasing components and adjusting brakes.
  • Repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engines chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires.
  • Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
  • 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 required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
  • Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
  • Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. 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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

  • Minimum 3 yr experience in heavy truck repairs and maintenance
  • If no heavy truck experience, minimum 5 years automotive experience
  • Outstanding communication skills, and building good team relationships
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Proficiency in inspecting brake systems (air brakes), steering, suspension, tires, electrical systems, and emissions (DPF/SCR).
  • Ability to lift, carry, and pull up to 75 pounds, with frequent kneeling, bending, and working in extreme temperatures.
  • Basic understanding of ECM downloading and interpreting trouble codes.
  • Familiarity with digital maintenance platforms for tracking service records.
  • Knowledge of Hydraulics repair is required
  • Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus!

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Yearly tool allowance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time off
  • 401K
  • Uniforms/Safety Gear
  • Boot allowances of up to $225.00 a year

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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".

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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