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Diesel Mechanic - $5K Stay On Bonus

LafayetteRemoteFull-time

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Diesel Mechanic responsible for repairing, inspecting, and maintaining garbage trucks and heavy fleet vehicles, including diagnosing electrical, hydraulic, brake, suspension, and air systems, using diagnostic tools and fleet maintenance software, and completing driver inspection reports.

About this role

🛠️ Diesel Mechanic – Rayne, Louisiana

Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $24–$27/hour, depending on experience, and a $5,000 stay on bonus.
Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours, that’s $36 - $40.50/hour
Schedule:

  • Monday–Friday, 1:30 p.m. – Midnight

  • Every 3rd Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • 50–60 hours/week

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll keep our fleet of garbage trucks running strong by:

  • Handling repairs, inspections, and safety checks

  • Diagnosing and fixing electrical, hydraulic, brake, suspension, and air systems

  • Using vehicle computer systems to troubleshoot and adjust engine controls

  • Reviewing and completing driver inspection reports

  • Logging work in fleet maintenance software

  • Test-driving trucks after service

  • Pitching in with teammates and keeping the shop clean

  • Interacting professionally with drivers

  • Taking on other duties as assigned

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of diesel or heavy truck maintenance experience

  • Proficiency with diagnostic tools and repair techniques

  • Basic tool set (we help with a monthly allowance)

  • Hydraulic experience is a plus

  • ASE certification is a plus

  • Class A or B CDL is a plus

What You Get

  • $200/month tool allowance

  • Annual boot stipend

  • Medical, dental & vision coverage

  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match

For a glimpse into the day-to-day responsibilities of a Waste Connections Mechanic, check out this video: A Day in the Life of a Waste Connections Mechanic

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

Skills

Air SystemsASE CertificationBrake SystemsClass A CDLClass B CDLDiagnostic ToolsEngine ControlsFleet Maintenance SoftwareHydraulic SystemsSuspension SystemsVehicle Computer Systems

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