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Waste Connections

Integrated solid waste collection, disposal, recycling

Lead Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeWestborough, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of fleet or heavy-equipment maintenance experience; waste-industry experience is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
  • Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic computer skills, including computerised maintenance management systems or maintenance tracking systems.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead maintenance technicians, and assign and prioritize daily work.
  • Oversee repairs and preventive maintenance on refuse trucks and equipment, including front-load, rear-load, and roll-off vehicles.
  • Ensure timely completion of preventive-maintenance schedules and minimize downtime.
  • Review diagnostics, approve repairs, and manage parts usage.
  • Perform repairs, inspections, safety checks, and diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on diesel vehicles.
  • Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
  • Complete required paperwork using fleet-maintenance software programs.
  • Test-drive trucks after servicing and repairs.
  • Assist other team members with repairs as needed.
  • Interact professionally and courteously with drivers.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Waste-industry maintenance experience.

About the Company

Waste Connections

Integrated solid waste collection, disposal, recycling

Waste Connections provides integrated solid waste services (collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling) across primarily secondary and suburban markets in the U.S. and Canada, serving millions of customers. Through its R360 Environmental Solutions unit, it also handles non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery, and disposal in active resource basins like the Permian and Bakken. The company differentiates itself by pursuing exclusive rights or high market shares in targeted markets and by combining municipal/commercial waste services with oilfield waste solutions and intermodal logistics. Its goal is to expand and defend leadership in these markets by growing exclusive franchises and offering a broad, integrated set of waste services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
The Woodlands, TX
Founded
1997

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