Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a _high energy_ **Lube/Fuel Technician/ Mechanic Apprentice** to join the team at our Hauling location in **Punta Gorda SLD Landfill, FL** . Previous waste experience would be a huge _plus_ ! This will be a Monday - Friday position working 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and Possible Saturdays. . Pay rate $22.00 to $25.00 an hour DOE **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment. + Performs maintenance related work as required. + Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. + 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. **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 equipment on the landfill. 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** : + . Preferably 1+ year experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair or completion of a diesel tech program or good attitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic is a preferred quality. + Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair. + Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information. + VETERAN are encouraged to apply **WHAT WE OFFER** **:** + Competitive pay!! + Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to “Connect with Your Future”. + Garbage is very stable and we work year **_If you have any problems filling out the application call Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681_** 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". **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**