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Waste Connections

Integrated solid waste collection, disposal, recycling

Heavy Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$26/hr+ Annual safety bonus + Monthly tool allowance + 401(k) match
Mid
Payette, ID, USA
In PersonOn-site in Payette; Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional overtime and Saturdays.
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
  • Experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair is required.
  • The employee must provide personal tools.
  • A Class B commercial driver's license is required, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment if required.
  • Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair is required.
  • The employee must be able to read and comprehend service and technical information in English.
  • The employee must be able to lift, push, or pull objects over 50 pounds and climb around vehicles to inspect and repair them.
  • The employee must be able to work in awkward, tight, or restricted spaces and sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and get up and down from a supine position.
  • The employee must follow safety precautions around moving mechanical parts and work in outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, fumes, vibration, and moderate noise.
  • Candidates must successfully pass post-offer employment examinations, including a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect and repair vehicles with diesel engines.
  • Perform routine repairs, including oil and tire changes, and minor and major repairs involving air conditioning, hydraulics, electrical systems, welding, engine replacement, and transmissions.
  • Interpret diagnostic test results accurately.
  • Write detailed inspection reports and repair plans in the system.
  • Collaborate with other diesel mechanics.
  • Complete test drives to verify that vehicles run correctly.
  • Use power, machine, and hand tools safely.
  • Communicate with drivers about issues in the morning and afternoon.
  • Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Follow Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards.

About the company

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Waste Connections provides waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services, alongside specialized non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment and intermodal cargo transport. The company operates by securing exclusive franchise rights or high market share in specific regions, using a network of trucks, transfer stations, and landfills to manage waste for over six million customers. Unlike competitors that focus on large cities, this company targets secondary and suburban markets with high growth potential to avoid intense urban competition. Its goal is to maintain a leading position in these markets by providing integrated waste management solutions under exclusive arrangements.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

The Woodlands, Texas

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • July 22, 2026 raised guidance to $10.02-$10.05 billion revenue and $3.33-$3.34 billion EBITDA.
  • Acquired over $100 million annualized revenue in 2026, extending roll-up growth.
  • Anson Landfill PFAS treatment online by end-2026 deepens moat in regulated waste handling.

What critics are saying

  • Chiquita Canyon litigation seeks at least $825 million after the 2025 closure.
  • California and North Carolina PFAS rules raise monitoring and remediation costs across landfills.
  • Avenal Regional Landfill odor lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny threaten closures, fines, and reputational damage.

What makes Waste Connections unique

  • Exclusive and secondary-market franchises generate pricing power and dense route economics.
  • R360 oilfield waste exposure diversifies earnings across Permian, Bakken, and Eagle Ford.
  • Cash-rich capital allocation funds acquisitions and repurchases; 2026 NCIB targets 12.6 million shares.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

The Motley Fool Canada
Oct 22nd, 2026
Why Waste Connections stock is up today.

Why Waste Connections stock is up today. Shareholders also have larger dividends headed their way. Start Investing Published October 22, 4:13 pm EDT Key Points * Acquisitions are helping to drive Waste Connections' profits higher. * The disposal services provider is passing much of this cash on to its stock owners. Shares of Waste Connections (TSX: WCN) surged almost 10% Thursday after the garbage hauler boosted its cash payouts to investors. Turning trash into cash. Waste Connections' third-quarter revenue rose 7% year over year to US$2.6 billion. The trash collector employs a growth-through-acquisition business model, enabling it to steadily expand its waste services network. The acquisitions it completed so far this year are projected to add roughly US$130 million in annualized revenue. Additionally, Waste Connections' focus on exclusive and secondary markets gives it strong pricing power, allowing it to increase its fees above the rate of inflation. These price hikes have helped to offset rising fuel costs as diesel prices have spiked. All told, Waste Connections' adjusted net income increased 7% to US$399 million. Its earnings per share, boosted by stock buybacks, climbed 10% to US$1.58. That topped Wall Street's estimates, which had called for per-share profits of US$1.52. Invest in Stocks Rising profits mean larger dividends for shareowners. These solid results prompted Waste Connections to lift its full-year financial forecast. Management now expects revenue of US$10.1 billion, net income of US$1.2 billion, and adjusted free cash flow of more than US$1.4 billion. The landfill operator also raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to US$0.385 per share. "The strength of our operating performance, free cash flow generation, and balance sheet positioned us for another double-digit annual increase in our quarterly cash dividend, our sixteenth in a row," CEO Ronald Mittelstaedt said.

MarketScreener
Oct 22nd, 2026
Waste Connections shares up following 3Q earnings beat, rosier 2026 guidance.

Waste Connections shares up following 3Q earnings beat, rosier 2026 guidance. Published on 10/22/2026 at 12:53 pm EDT By Adriano Marchese Waste Connections shares jumped after the company raised its full-year outlook again on the back of better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, driven by a rebound in landfill activity and stronger pricing power. Shares traded 8.7% higher in Toronto at 256.81 Canadian dollars ($182.83). The company is leveraging resilient pricing and growth in construction waste to offset broader macroeconomic uncertainty and late-quarter diesel price surges. Waste Connections reported late Thursday that landfill volume growth turned positive across all three of its primary waste types for the first time in two years. The improving trends led the company to increase its 2026 outlook for the second time this year. Waste Connections now expects revenue of $10.09 billion, with net income in the range of $1.18 billion. Previously, revenue was seen at $10.02 billion to $10.05 billion, and net income in the range of $1.169 billion to $1.173 billion. For the third quarter revenue grew to $2.64 billion from $2.46 billion a year earlier, ahead of analyst expectations of $2.61 billion, according to FactSet. The company also benefited from an influx of infrastructure project waste, which helped lift earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to $895.8 million, up from $830.3 million year ago. Chief Executive Ron Mittelstaedt said on a call with analysts that the higher volumes were led by a 7% jump in special waste and a 5% rise in construction and demolition debris, fueled by large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, data centers, and chip plants. Net income rose to $359.2 million, or $1.43 a share, up from $286.3 million, or $1.11 a share in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income came to $1.58 a share, topping analyst forecasts of $1.53 a share. Write to Adriano Marchese at [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires 10-22-26 1251ET (C) Dow Jones - 2026

MarketBeat
Oct 22nd, 2026
Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) plans dividend increase - $0.39 per share.

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) plans dividend increase - $0.39 per share. October 22, 2026 Key points. * Waste Connections plans to raise its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.385 per share, or $1.54 annualized, representing a 0.8% yield. The company has increased its dividend for eight consecutive years, with a payout ratio of 23.6%. * Shares rose 9.0% to $183.45, near the company's 52-week high, giving Waste Connections a market capitalization of approximately $46.04 billion. * The company reported quarterly EPS of $1.58, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.52, while revenue reached $2.64 billion and increased 23.8% year over year. * Want to know the moment analysts change their view on Waste Connections? Get MarketBeat All Access for $149 a year and keep that rate for life. Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN - Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.3850 per share by the business services provider on Thursday, November 19th. This represents a $1.54 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 5th. This is a 10.0% increase from Waste Connections's previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. Waste Connections has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 8 consecutive years. Waste Connections has a dividend payout ratio of 23.6% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Waste Connections to earn $6.22 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.40 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 22.5%. Waste Connections trading up 9.0%. Shares of NYSE:WCN traded up $15.17 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $183.45. The company had a trading volume of 2,049,303 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,561,714. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $160.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $161.42. Waste Connections has a one year low of $146.89 and a one year high of $183.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a current ratio of 0.66 and a quick ratio of 0.66. The company has a market capitalization of $46.04 billion, a PE ratio of 44.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.97 and a beta of 0.49. Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 21st. The business services provider reported $1.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.52 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $2.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.60 billion. Waste Connections had a return on equity of 17.31% and a net margin of 10.86%. The company's revenue was up 23.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts forecast that Waste Connections will post 5.65 EPS for the current year. Waste Connections company profile. Waste Connections, Inc is a North American provider of solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial and construction customers, offering scheduled and on-demand collection as well as waste management solutions tailored to municipalities and businesses. Its operations include local collection fleets, transfer stations, recycling and resource-recovery facilities, and landfills. Waste Connections also provides non-hazardous oilfield waste services, including the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste generated by energy-production activities. Founded in 1997, Waste Connections has grown through a combination of internal development and acquisitions. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. Before you consider Waste Connections, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Waste Connections wasn't on the list. While Waste Connections currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys. The space race is growing fast, and you don't have to have gotten in early on SpaceX to profit. This report shows seven space stocks you can buy today that may grow as rockets, satellites, defense, space internet, and new space technology become more important. Continue following MarketBeat

Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sep 25th, 2026
Suit calls Avenal Regional Landfill an ongoing environmental disaster for residents.

Suit calls Avenal Regional Landfill an ongoing environmental disaster for residents. by James Mora Fri, September 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM Updated Fri, September 25, 2026 at 4:52 PM FILE - Avenal City Council. (FOX26 Photojournalist Byron Solorio) Ask KMPH anything How close is Avenal Regional Landfill to nearby residences? What health issues are linked to the landfill's emissions? Why is the landfill situation called an environmental disaster? AVENAL, Calif. (FOX26) - Residents of Avenal have filed a lawsuit against Waste Connections and Madera Disposal Systems alleging an ongoing environmental disaster at the Avenal Regional Landfill. The landfill is about 500 feet from the nearest residence, and the entire town of about 14,000 people lives within 1.5 miles of the site, according to the lawsuit. The filing describes the situation as another example of elevated surface temperatures posing urgent risks to the health and safety of nearby residents. Residents say noxious odors and toxic gases from the landfill have led people living in surrounding city neighborhoods to experience headaches, nosebleeds, respiratory issues, and heart problems, among other harms. The lawsuit also alleges residents have been forced to stay inside their homes and avoid using their yards to escape the odors and related health effects. The community has been advocating for environmental justice and speaking out about the landfill's impact, according to the lawsuit. Avenal leaders have also joined communities across California, pushing for increased regulations and more resources for communities affected by man-made environmental disasters. SPONSORED CONTENT MORE TO EXPLORE

StreetInsider
Jul 28th, 2026
Waste Connections Announces Pricing of C$700 Million of Senior Notes

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