Job DescriptionWaste Connections is looking for a safety conscious 2nd Shift - DIESEL MECHANIC to join our team in Knoxville, TN. 

As a key member of our automotive maintenance technicians team, your work as a Diesel Mechanic will focus on the overall maintenance of equipment used by our company in the transportation and handling of vehicles. This will involve, inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate equipment serviceability for repair or replacement effortsAlign, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and templates.Routinely Inspect and troubleshoot machine centers for defectsInstall electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings and assemblies using hand tools.Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents to determine methods and sequences of repair.Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as voltmeters and bridges.Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixturesTrain others to install, use, and maintain.Performs repairs (including electrical and hydraulic systems) and assigned preventive maintenance services.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 repairingReviews and completes repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.Other job related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Strenuous physical work, to include heavy lifting, pushing, or pullingAbility to adapt to a wide variety of environments to complete work assignmentsAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to maintain and supply own personal tools needed to perform essential dutiesWelding/fabrication experience, a major plus

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive payExcellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, and 401K retirement.Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.