We are looking for a _high energy_ **Diesel Mechanic** to join the team at Waste Connections of IA in Des Moines, IA **NOW OFFERING A $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS** 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. + Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. + Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays as needed. 50 hours a week average. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: + Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. + Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. Usually well-lighted and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: + Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. + Minimum 2 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. + Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience a _huge plus_ ! **_Apply today_** **and Connect with Your Future!** We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement. _Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer_ _(Minorities/Female/Disabled/Vetera_ n \#INWCC