About this role
Hardin Sanitation, a trusted Waste Connections company, is looking for a skilled and motivated Diesel Mechanic to keep our fleet running strong. If you're a hands-on problem-solver who takes pride in quality work and wants a stable, long-term opportunity in Payette, ID, we want to hear from you!
. 📍 Location: 1840 NE 10th Ave, Payette, ID 🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📅 Occasional Overtime & Saturdays . Competitive Compensation: Starting pay at $26+/hr (DOE) with regular increases
• Annual Safety Bonus $$
• Monthly Tool Allowance $$
• Generous Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Customizable Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Wellness Programs, and more
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Career Growth: We promote from within—mechanics can grow into lead, supervisor, or shop manager roles
. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Inspects and repairs vehicles with diesel engines • Handles routine repairs, including oil and tire changes along with minor and major repairs from A/C, hydraulics, electrical, welding, engine replacement, transmissions, etc. • Interprets diagnostic test results accurately • Writes detailed inspection reports and repair plans in our system • Collaborates with other diesel mechanics • Completes test drives to make sure the vehicle runs correctly • Uses power, machine, and hand tools safely • Communicate with drivers for issues in morning and afternoon • Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards • Follows all Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards . REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Driver’s License with a Clean Driving Record (Required) • Experience in heavy truck equipment maintenance and repair • Provide personal tools. • Class B CDL OR the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment if required. • Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair. • Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information in English. . WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. • Back, leg, arm and shoulder strength required to safely climb in, on and around vehicles to inspect and repair. • Ability to work in awkward, tight, or restricted spaces for extended periods of time; Requires the ability to sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and be able to get up and down from a supine position. • Work environment involves some exposure to physical risks such as moving mechanical parts which require following basic safety precautions. • The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate. . CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including: • Background Check • MVR Check (Clean driving record) • Drug screen . ***If applying through Indeed or other 3rd party website; To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website: www.wasteconnections.com . Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACMaintenance