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Diesel Mechanic
Company | Waste Connections |
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Location | Amargosa Valley, NV, USA |
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Salary | $28 – $33 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Able to work utilizing safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, uniform, and hearing protection (PPE)
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence accurately
- Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
- Valid Driver License and clean driving record
- Willing and able to work weekends as needed
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and perform repairs on our fleet of diesel vehicles and heavy equipment such as dozer, scraper, compactor, pickup trucks, water trucks, and all equipment on site as needed
- Ability to diagnose and repair all components; electrical, hydraulic, engines, transmissions, air conditioning, brakes
- Utilizes vehicle and heavy equipment computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
- Fill out work order daily to keep track of hours and work performed
- Upon completion of assignments must provide signatures on all inspection reports
- Make parts list and order parts as needed using a P.O. system
- Fabricate and weld, using gas or arc as needed
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment
- Maintain a clean working environment
- Other duties may be assigned
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.