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Must have4
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above
Must provide own personal tools
Knowledge of hydraulics repair
Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks
Nice to have1
Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement or ability to obtain in the future
Eligibility2
Valid driver's license, eligible motor vehicle report, eligible criminal background check and clean drug panel screening
Extensive physical activity including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending account
Long term disability
Short term disability
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Safety bonus
Tool allowance
Uniforms
Boot allowance
About the role
Arrow Sanitary, a Waste Connections company, is looking for an ambitious Preventative Maintenance Technician to work on our fleet of diesel waste trucks in Portland, Oregon.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wage: $27.00 - $30.00/hour DOE
Safety Sensitive: YES
ENTRY LEVEL DIESEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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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.
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Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
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Knowledge of hydraulics repair is required.
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Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
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Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
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Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
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Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
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Performs maintenance related work as required.
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Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
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Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
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Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
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Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
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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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above REQUIRED.
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Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred or ability to obtain in the future required.
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Must provide own personal tools.
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Position requires valid driver’s license, eligible motor vehicle report, eligible criminal background check and clean drug panel screening.
WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:
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Yearly Safety Bonus!
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Tool Allowance after 60 days of employment!
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
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Paid time off
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Uniforms/Safety Gear
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Yearly Boot allowances of up to $400.00
Hiring process
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com.
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 at https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits.
Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.
Legal
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.