Preventative Maintenance Technician

Arrow Sanitary , a Waste Connections company, is looking for an ambitious Preventative Maintenance Technician to work on our fleet of diesel waste trucks in Portland, Oregon . Schedule: Monday – Friday 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM Wage: $27.00 - $30.00/hour DOE Safety Sensitive: YES ENTRY LEVEL DIESEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Repairs include but are not limited to routine maintenance and repairing engines chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires.

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. Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above REQUIRED .

Class A or B CDL with air brakes endorsement preferred or ability to obtain in the future required. Must provide own personal tools. Position requires valid driver’s license, eligible motor vehicle report, eligible criminal background check and clean drug panel screening.

WHAT WE OFFER

Yearly Safety Bonus! Tool Allowance after 60 days of employment! Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Paid time off Uniforms/Safety Gear Yearly Boot allowances of up to $400.00 To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . 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 at https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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