Waste Connections, Inc. has immediate openings for a _high energy_ **Diesel Mechanic** to join the team at our Hauling location in **New Port Richey, FL** . In this position you will be performing preventative maintenance, DOT inspections as well as performing repairs on hydraulic and electrical systems on our garbage trucks. Previous waste experience would be a huge _plus_ ! This will be a Monday - Thursday working 12:00 PM – 10:00pm, Friday 11:00am - 8:00pm and one Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm per month. **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 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​ JOB REQUIREMENTS** : + Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement _preferred_ or the ability to obtain in the future + Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience a _huge plus_ ! + VETERANS 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 round! + **_Please apply online at_** **_www.wasteconnections.com_** **_._** + **_If you have any problems filling out the application call Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681_** **Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.**