**Groot, Inc.** , a Waste Connections company, has an immediate opening for a **3rd Shift** **Diesel Mechanic** to join our team in **McCook, Illinois.** Our Diesel Mechanic will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure safe diagnostics and repair of our truck fleet and equipment. We seek individuals with a leadership mentality and desire to grow with promotional opportunities in this role. **Pay rate:** Competitive Union pay (local 701) - plus approximately 5-10 hours of overtime weekly (overtime is time and a half after 40). **Schedule:** 11:00pm-7:30am, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. **Duties and Responsibilities:** + 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 repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. + Reviews 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. **Requirements:** + At least 5 years of diesel mechanic experience. + Ability to work in all weather conditions. + Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . 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._