Waste Connections

Heavy Truck Mechanic

Waste Connections, San Jose

West Valley Recycling , a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious Heavy Truck Technician to join the team in San Jose, CA !

Previous waste experience would be a huge plus !

This will be a Monday - Friday position working Mon-Thurs 2:00pm - 10:30pm and Friday 12:00pm - 8:30pm. Some overtime is required.

This is a union position with a pension plan, plus fully paid benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employees + dependents.

The starting wage is $42.36/hour. The pay scale for this position is $42.36-52.95/hour.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
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Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
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Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
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Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
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Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
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Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Class B CDL preferred or ability to obtain in the future.
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Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred or the ability to obtain in the future required.
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Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Minimum 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
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Must provide own personal tools.
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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.

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