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Diesel Mechanic | Heavy Truck & Equipment Technician | Fife, WA
Job description
Murrey's Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, is hiring a Diesel Mechanic in Fife, WA. We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or Fleet Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. This full-time position offers competitive pay, CDL premium pay, shift differential, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth with one of North America's leading environmental services companies. As part of Waste Connections, the third-largest solid waste services company in North America, you'll enjoy year-round stability in an essential industry that keeps communities running every day. Compensation Diesel Mechanic Pay: $37.00 - $41.00 per hour DOE CDL Premium: Additional $1.00 per hour for CDL holders Swing Shift Differential: Additional $1.50 per hour Tool Allowance: $125.00 per month Schedule & Overtime Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM Overtime: Average 8-10 hours per week, paid in accordance with applicable law
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Sick Leave Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Recognition Programs Stable, Full-Time Employment Diesel Mechanic
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks, trailers, and fleet equipment. Diagnose and repair diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, suspension systems, air brake systems, and related components. Utilize diagnostic software and tools including Cummins Insite, Davie4, and Allison DOC. Complete DOT inspections and safety inspections in compliance with company standards. Review and repair items identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). Perform welding, fabrication, and metal repair work as needed. Test drive vehicles when required to verify repairs and diagnose issues. Accurately document repairs, labor hours, and parts usage within fleet maintenance systems. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Communicate effectively with drivers, supervisors, and maintenance team members. Follow all company safety policies and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Truck Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, Trailer Mechanic, or Equipment Technician. Three or more years of experience preferred for higher-level mechanic positions. Valid driver's license required. CDL preferred or ability to obtain within an established timeframe. Ability to provide and maintain personal mechanic tools required for the position. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and repair documentation. Welding and fabrication experience preferred. Knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and workplace safety practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
& Work Environment Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb throughout the workday. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull more than 50 pounds on a regular basis. Work performed in both indoor shop and outdoor environments. Exposure to weather conditions, noise, dust, grease, fumes, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment. Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Why Join Waste Connections? If you're searching for Diesel Mechanic jobs in Fife, WA, Heavy Truck Mechanic jobs near Tacoma, Fleet Maintenance careers, or Diesel Technician opportunities with competitive pay and benefits, Waste Connections offers a stable career path with ongoing training and advancement opportunities. 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.