Journeyman Diesel Mechanic (Frederickson, WA)

Pierce County Refuse Lemay is seeking a reliable, safety-focused Diesel Mechanic in Frederickson, WA, to support our heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance teams. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, CDL premium, and a swing shift differential. As part of Waste Connections, the 3rd largest solid waste services company in North America, this role offers long-term job stability in an essential, recession-resistant industry. Waste and environmental services are critical to daily operations in every community, providing dependable, year-round career opportunities. Compensation & Benefits Hourly Rate: $37.00 – $41.00/hour (DOE) CDL Premium: Additional $1.00/hour for Class A or B CDL holders Shift Differential: $1.50/hour for swing shift Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan (401k) with employer match Paid time off, paid sick leave, and holidays Ongoing training and professional development Overtime pay, tool allowance, and employee recognition programs Schedule & Overtime Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM Overtime: Average 8–10 hours/week; paid at 1.5× Swing shift with differential applied Key Responsibilities Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and trailers Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems Use diagnostic tools and software (Cummins Insite, Davie‑4, Allison DOC) Perform DOT and OSHA‑compliant safety inspections Execute MIG welding and basic fabrication tasks Test drive vehicles to confirm repair quality and performance Record repairs, parts, and hours using fleet maintenance software Review and address Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment Communicate clearly with drivers, supervisors, and team members Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures Required Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of heavy truck/diesel mechanic experience Experience with diagnostics and repair of heavy-duty equipment Valid Driver’s License (Class B CDL preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days) Welding experience (MIG) preferred Strong understanding of DOT, OSHA, and vehicle safety standards Ability to read and apply technical documentation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Must have own basic tool set SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, 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. #ACMaintenance Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.