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Waste Connections Preventative Maintenance Mechanic in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Groot East, a subsidiary of Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Preventative Maintenance Mechanic t o join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL . In this position you will be working o n our fleet of garbage trucks and equipment. As a the Preventative Maintenance Mechanic , you will be responsible for maintaining Waste Connections vehicles and equipment in a safe working order. You will work directly with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that all vehicles meet all provincial regulations and standards, and WC safety standards.
Why work for Waste Connections?
Competitive Compensation
Safety Bonuses – Get rewarded for your safe habits
Yearly Boot Stipend – Get your boots covered Company uniforms also provided
Pay rate: $24.31+ depending on experience plus approximately 12-15 hours of overtime weekly (overtime is time and a half after 40)
Schedule: Second Shift 2pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays
Requirements:
2-3 years of experience as a Preventative Maintenance
Commercial Driving License is nice to have but not required.
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.
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.