Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Northwest Container Services (NWCS), is looking to hire a highly motivated, Heavy EquipmentMechanic to work onTerex/Lift Ace container reach stackers, Hyster forklifts, Genie snorkel lifts, chassis, small engines, gen sets at our sites in Tacoma(1801 Taylor Way Ste A, Tacoma, WA 98421) andSeattle(635 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA 98108).

Primary yard will be Tacoma.

Pay range is $35.00 - $40.00/HR DOE

Schedule isMonday - Friday

Shift is6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with some overtime as needed

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Responsibilities:

• Must have the flexibility to travel to our yard in Portland, Oregon or Boardman, Oregon if needed for support or training.
• Performs repairs and assignedpreventive maintenanceservices.
• Diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, suspension, differential, planetary, wet andair brakeson vehicles and equipment.
• Must have basic computer / electronic skills.
• Utilize vehicle computerelectronic systemsand laptop programs for repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate andOSHAstandards.
• Maintain a cleanshop truck and an organized parts roomwith adequate inventory for repairs.
• Maintain accurate records on equipment, including oil samples, work orders and daily worklog.
• Requires strenuous outside physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds.

• The ability to communicate the status of repairs on equipment to operations and management.
• Work with local vendors and parts suppliers for outside repairs as needed.

The ideal candidate possess:

• Position REQUIRES Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Position REQUIRES Valid Medical Card to operate a Non-CDL vehicle over 10,000 LBS.
• Provide your own tools.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.
• Extensive experience working withheavy equipment.
• Welding and fabrication skillsnecessary.

What we offer to you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Uniforms/Safety Gear
• Yearly Boot allowance
• Company phone

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

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

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement 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

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

Washington State Pay Range for this position is $35.00/HR - $40.00/HR

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