Union Mechanic

Rogue Disposal, is looking for a UnionDiesel Mechanicto join the team in White City, OR!Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply. 

Location:  8001 Table Rock Rd., White City, OR
Employee status: Union/non-exempt
Schedule:  Monday-Thursday; 2:00pm–10:30pm & Friday; 12 pm–8:30 pm. 
Wage:  $28.82 /hr. DOE
Benefits:  Company Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Drug and alcohol testing:  Subject to pre-employment and random selection drug and alcohol testing
Probationary period: 720 hours worked

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines.
• Handles routine repairs, including but not limited to routine preventative maintenance, repairing engines, chassis, body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, oil and tire changes along, with minor and major repairs from A/C,hydraulics,electrical, welding, engine replacement, transmissions, etc.
• Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.
• Knowledge of Hydraulics repair is a plus!
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Performs maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess a valid Oregon driver license and ability obtain a Commercial drivers license class B within 90 days of being hired.
• Knowledge and routine compliance with safe practices for the disposal of oil lubricants, filters and other discarded substances and parts.
• Familiarity, skill, and dexterity to use tools required to perform routine service work, tire inspection and replacement, and light maintenance, including both electric and air driven hand tools and light mechanical tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Knowledge and skill in the effective and safe use of welding equipment for the repair of minor structural damage to vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all requirements for safe operation including the use of personal protective equipment such as leather work boots, eye protection, hearing protection, protective equipment and protective clothing.
• Reading, writing, and verbal skills required to read and understand manuals and work instructions, respond to written and oral instructions, and to provide written documentation and to exchange information.
• Skills of basic mathematics to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Attention skill needed to ensure accuracy of records and reports.
• Able to routinely lift and move heavy objects.
• Mobility to routinely move under trucks, bend, lift, and get into tight working areas
• Punctual and reliable in work attendance and job performance.
• Able to work independent of immediate supervision, thus be self-motivated and able to organize work schedule.
• Aptitude and ability to learn additional knowledge and skills required for assisting mechanics in routine maintenance and repair tasks.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass pre-employment examinations including:

• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol screen
• Background check
• Clean MVR.
• Physical capacity
• Written and verbal language skills

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at careers.wasteconnections.com. 

Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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