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Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a  high energy   Diesel Mechanic  to join the team at our Hauling location in  Pinellas Hauling Clearwater, FL . Previous waste experience would be a huge  plus ! This will be a Monday - Friday position working 1:00 PM –11:00 PM and every other Saturday. Pay Rate $30.00 an hour DOE Great pay plus we offer family benefits, 401k, vacation, and year round work. OT 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. • Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. • Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. 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 containers in the yard. 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 : • Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement  preferred  or the ability to obtain in the future • Minimum 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. • Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience a  huge plus ! • Computer experience a Plus! • VETERDAN are encouraged to apply. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.