About the Role
<p><b>Northwest Container Services (NWCS)</b>, is looking to hire a highly motivated, <b>Heavy Equipment Mechanic </b>to work on Terex/Lift Ace container reach stackers, Hyster forklifts, Genie snorkel lifts, chassis, small engines, gen sets at our sites in <b> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/NORTHWEST+CONTAINER+SERVICES+-+TACOMA/@47.2738055,-122.388389,446m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54905603ea6518bd:0x411485b86bd370ac!8m2!3d47.2738019!4d-122.3858141!16s%2Fg%2F1vg6tfn1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank">Tacoma</a></b> (1801 Taylor Way Ste A, Tacoma, WA 98421) and <b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/NORTHWEST+CONTAINER+SERVICES+-+SEATTLE+RAIL+%285TH+AVE%29/@47.5596916,-122.3281519,887m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490418e7d26fc69:0xb1335bbfd13a518a!8m2!3d47.559688!4d-122.325577!16s%2Fg%2F11g0ht_6mt?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank">Seattle</a> </b>(635 S Edmunds St, Seattle, WA 98108). </p><p></p><p><b>Primary yard will be Tacoma.</b></p><p></p><p> Pay range is<b> $35.00 - $40.00/HR DOE</b></p><p></p><p>Schedule is<b> Monday - Friday </b></p><p></p><p>Shift is<b> 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM </b>with some overtime as needed</p><p></p><p>Safety Sensitive: <b>Yes</b></p><p></p><p>Position requires <b><span class="emphasis">Valid Driver's License</span>, <span class="emphasis-2">eligible motor vehicle report</span>, <span class="emphasis-3">eligible criminal background report</span> </b>& <b>clean drug panel screening.</b></p><p></p><p><b><u>Responsibilities:</u></b></p><p></p><ul><li>Must have the flexibility to travel to our yard in <b>Portland, Oregon</b> or <b>Boardman, Oregon</b> if needed for support or training.</li><li>Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.</li><li>Diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, suspension, differential, planetary, wet and air brakes on vehicles and equipment. </li><li>Must have basic computer / electronic skills.</li><li>Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems and laptop programs for repairs.</li><li>Maintain a <b>clean</b>, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.</li><li>Maintain a <b>clean</b> shop truck and an organized parts room with adequate inventory for repairs.</li><li>Maintain accurate records on equipment, including oil samples, work orders and daily worklog.</li><li>Requires strenuous outside physical work, heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 75 pounds.</li></ul><ul><li>The ability to communicate the status of repairs on equipment to operations and management. </li><li>Work with local vendors and parts suppliers for outside repairs as needed.</li></ul><p></p><p> <b><u>The ideal candidate possess:</u></b></p><ul><li>Position <b>REQUIRES</b> Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.</li><li>Position <b>REQUIRES</b> Valid Medical Card to operate a Non-CDL vehicle over 10,000 LBS.</li><li>Provide your own tools.</li><li>Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.</li><li>Extensive experience working with heavy equipment.</li><li>Welding and fabrication skills necessary.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What we offer to you:</u></b></p><ul><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits</li><li>Uniforms/Safety Gear</li><li>Yearly Boot allowance</li><li>Company phone</li></ul><p></p><p>To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at<span> </span>www.wasteconnections.com.</p><p></p><p>Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.</p><p></p><p>We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here:<span> </span>https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits</p><p></p><p>Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.</p><p></p><p>Washington State Pay Range for this position is $35.00/HR - $40.00/HR</p><p></p><p>#ACBoost</p>