About this role
Southern Oregon Sanitation, in Grants Pass, OR has an immediate position open for a Diesel Lube Tech to perform preventative maintenance on our fleet of garbage trucks. . Full-Time: 4/10 Schedule, Wednesday – Saturday, 7:00am – 4:30pm (Occasional OT as needed) . COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION: Starting pay at $26.94/hr
• Annual Safety Bonus $$ • 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 • Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within. • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Help to assist with repairs including but are not limited to, routine preventative maintenance and repairing engines, chassis, body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, and wheels/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 a plus! • Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment. • Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. • 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.
. 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. . REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (Required) • 1+ year of DIESEL lube tech or diesel maintenance experience (or completion of diesel tech program) • Provide Personal Tools. • Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair. • Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information in English • Basic knowledge of truck systems and hydraulics a plus • Ability to follow directions, work safely, and learn quickly . CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including: • Background Check • MVR Check • Drug screen . To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at 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. #ACBoost