Union Mechanic Helper

LeMay, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Diesel Mechanic Helper to support our Recycling, Composting, and Disposal sites located in Aberdeen, Washington. Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 1-9:30 pm, with about 5 hours of overtime per week. Pay rate is $26.31/hr. on the union pay scale.

Extra Perks

• $150 monthly tool allowance ($1800/year)
• $300 yearly boot allowance
• Quarterly safety bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid time off
• Affordable insurance premiums for you and your family, provided though union to include
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Union pension plan
• Unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future
  
  

Why Join Us?

• CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.
• INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
• RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.
  
  

Click here to view a “Day in the Life” of our Mechanics: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on garbage trucks, equipment and automotive, to include greasing, inspecting, changingtroubleshoots fluids and filters and minor repair work found during inspections
• Conducts safety checks and periodic inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Reviews, trouble shoots and completes repairs identified on Operator Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Performs maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience in a mechanic field, preferably Diesel Mechanics.
• Self-started and motivated; ability to work successful independently
• Knowledge of yellow iron/Heavy Equipment is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs
• Own and provide personal tools.
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.
• Able to MIG weld and use oxy-acetylene cutting torch
• Able to work from a service truck, outside, year round in various weather conditions.
• Perform some facility maintenance work as needed. At times utilizing scissor lifts / aerial lifts
  
  

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/why-waste-connections

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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