**Kahut Waste Services,** a Waste Connections company, is looking for a skilled **Diesel Mechanic** to work on our truck fleet in **Clackamas, Oregon.** Shift: **3:00 PM – 12:00 AM** Starting wage: **$37.00 - $39.00 HR DOE** Safety Sensitive Position: **Yes** **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. + Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. + Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment. + Completes 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. + Performs maintenance related work as required. + Performing service calls for emergency breakdowns + Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. + Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. + Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks. **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:** + 1+ years’ experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair; or completion of accredited vocational technical school program. + Commercial Driver’s license A or B CDL is preferred but not required. + Provide personal tools & tool box. **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:** + **Must pass criminal background check, drug panel screening and motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.** + Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English. + High school diploma or equivalent preferred. + Minimum 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. + Must provide own personal tools. + Welding/fabrication experience a huge plus! **WHAT WE OFFER YOU:** + Yearly Safety Bonuses up to $1,750! + Tool Allowance $150.00/month + Yearly Boot Allowances of up to $300.00/year + Competitive compensation + Performance-based career growth potential 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. \#ACMaintenance