Lead Diesel Mechanic

Company: Waste Connections
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

San Luis Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring for a safety conscious Lead Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our Hauling location in San Luis Obispo, CA! Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !

The pay range will be anywhere from $34 to $45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer regular wage increases, great family benefits, and stable, year round work.

The schedule will be Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. The shift is 2pm-10:30pm Monday-Thursday, and 12pm-8:30pm on Fridays.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manages a team of trainees and has advanced leadership skills
• Collaborates with other diesel mechanics and has strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates time management, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer service skills with drivers
• Manage the repairs of electrical and mechanical components
• Manage routine maintenance
• Ensure quality repairs are made while meeting guidelines
• Service a wide variety of equipment
• Maintain current CDL license to test drive and deliver as needed
• Specialize in Cummins and Paccar engines
• Maintain a log in computer system of all the history of repairs to each job
• Maintain equipment in clean and working condition
• Climb ladders and stairs, work in small restrict areas and lift up to 40 pounds
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards
• Follows all Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards Qualified candidate must have:
  • Tool set, tool box and proper personal safety equipment required
  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software
  • Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position
  • Welding experience a plus
  • Minimum of a High School diploma or GED To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at . 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".
    
    Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
    
    

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