Heavy Truck Technician

Garden City Sanitation, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious Mechanic to join the team in Santa Clara, CA!

Previous waste experience would be a hugeplus!

The schedule will be Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:30pm with some required overtime.

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

The starting wage is $46.37/hour and goes up to $57.97/hour after 4 months of employment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Complete 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.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Class B CDL preferredor ability to obtain in the future.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

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.

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