**Yakima Waste, A Waste Connections Company, is looking for an** **Experienced Fleet Mechanic** **to maintain and repair our fleet of garbage trucks. If you’re dependable, mechanically inclined, and want to grow your career with a leading waste management company, we want to hear from you.** **Pay Range:** **$22.00 – $30.00/hr DOE** **Schedule:** **Monday – Friday | Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM** **📌 Safety-Sensitive Position** **Key Responsibilities:** **Perform repairs on engines, chassis, hydraulics, brakes, suspension, cooling systems, tires, etc. .** **Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs.** **Knowledge of Hydraulics repair is required** **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.** **Review and complete repairs from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs).** **Performs maintenance related work as required.** **Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.** **Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles.** **Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.** **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.** **Requirements:** **2+ years of mechanic experience** **Own personal tools required** **CDL A or B with air brakes endorsement** **preferred** **, or ability to obtain within 90 days** **Clean driving record (MVR)** **Basic computer skills (fleet maintenance software use)** **Welding/fabrication skills a plus** **ASE Certifications preferred but not required** **Able to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs and work in tight spaces** **What We Offer:** **Yearly Safety Bonus** **Tool Allowance** **Boot Allowance** **Full Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits** **Life & Disability Insurance** **401(k) + Company Match** **Paid Time Off & Holidays** **Flexible Spending Account (FSA)** **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** **Prepaid Legal Services** **Long-term job stability with room for advancement** **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/why-waste-connections** **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 Wage Range is $24.00-$37.43/HR.** ****Safety Sensitive** Yes** \#ACMaintenance