Diesel Mechanic (Fife, WA)

Waste Connections

1d • $35 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Recovery 1, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a high-performing, highly skilled Diesel Mechanic to support our tractor and trailer fleet in Fife, Washington. We are looking for technicians who take pride in their craft, excel in fast-paced environments, and deliver top-tier workmanship. If you’re an experienced diesel professional who wants long-term stability, challenging work, and a company that rewards expertise, this is the role for you. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional diesel mechanic experience working on heavy-duty trucks, tractors, or trailers
• Advanced diagnostic ability with demonstrated experience in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and after-treatment systems (DEF, DPF, SCR)
• Must provide a comprehensive personal tool set, including specialty tools required for heavy-duty repairs
• Proficiency with fleet maintenance software and the ability to accurately enter, track, and close work orders
• Strong understanding of DOT, OSHA, and manufacturer maintenance standards
• Valid driver’s license required; Class A or B CDL strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and OEM service bulletins
• Demonstrated experience with brake adjustments, suspension systems, steering, hydraulics, and air systems
• Ability to safely lift 50+ lbs, work in tight spaces, and perform physically demanding tasks on refuse equipment
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality, timely repairs
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Welding, fabrication, or cutting torch experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance and repairs on tractors, trailers, and heavy-duty equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, brake, and air systems with accuracy and efficiency
• Independently complete and resolve issues identified through Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
• Conduct thorough safety inspections and maintain OSHA compliance at all times
• Utilize diagnostic tools and fleet maintenance software to track and document high-quality work
• Maintain a professional, organized, and safety-driven work environment
• Communicate clearly and professionally with drivers, supervisors, and the maintenance team
• Drive class 8 commercial vehicles between locations

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed