**El Dorado Disposal** , a Waste Connections company, is looking for dedicated **diesel mechanics** to join our team in **Placerville, CA** ! This is an exciting opportunity to work on our fleet of vehicles on site. Schedule is **Monday-Friday working 8-10 hour shifts** . Starting pay for this position is **$32.00 per hour.** **Responsibilities:** · Repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engines chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and 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 required · Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. · Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment. · Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. · Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. · Performs maintenance related work as required. · 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. · Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. · Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. Usually well-lighted and ventilated. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions. **The ideal candidate will possess:** · Minimum of 1+ years’ experience, directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above. · Valid Commercial Driver's License with air brakes endorsement preferred , or the ability to obtain in the future required. · Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus! **What we offer:** · Competitive pay · Yearly tool allowance · Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits · Paid Time off · 401K · Uniforms/Safety Gear · Boot allowances of up to $225.00 a year 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.**