San Luis Garbage, a Waste Connections company, is now hiring for a safety conscious Lead Diesel Mechanic to join the team at our Hauling location in San Luis Obispo, CA! Previous waste experience would be a huge plus!

Starting pay is $43.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer regular wage increases, great family benefits, and stable, year round work.

The schedule will be Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. The shift is 2pm-10:30pm Monday-Thursday, and 12pm-8:30pm on Fridays.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manages a team of trainees and has advanced leadership skills

• Collaborates with other diesel mechanics and has strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates time management, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Strong customer service skills with drivers

• Manage the repairs of electrical and mechanical components

• Manage routine maintenance

• Ensure quality repairs are made while meeting guidelines

• Service a wide variety of equipment

• Maintain current CDL license to test drive and deliver as needed

• Specialize in Cummins and Paccar engines

• Maintain a log in computer system of all the history of repairs to each job

• Maintain equipment in clean and working condition

• Climb ladders and stairs, work in small restrict areas and lift up to 40 pounds

• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards

• Follows all Waste Connections repair shop regulations and standards

Qualified candidate must have:

• Tool set, tool box and proper personal safety equipment required

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software

• Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position

• Welding experience a plus

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

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".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.