Preventative Maintenance Technician
- Location
- 2188-LeMay Lewis Co Regulated
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
We have an immediate position open for a Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks at in Centralia, WA. Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply.
At least one year of experience doing preventative maintenance on diesel trucks is preferred. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Pay and Schedule:
- Pay will start between $25-32/hr
- Shift is 4, 10-hour shifts Monday - Friday (with a rotating day off) from 2pm-12:30am
Responsibilities Include:
- Completes required paperwork utilizing the fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documents parts usage, and accounts for repair times.
- Welding and fabrication on trailers and 48 feet containers
- Ability to effectively communicate and understand service schedules and/or repairs
- General shop maintenance/cleaning duties as needed
- Equipment safety checks
- Communicate with drivers for issues in the morning and afternoon
- Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
- Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of commercial vehicles, including yellow iron.
Qualified candidates must have:
- Experience in commercial or similar repair field is preferred but not required
- Willingness to learn new skills and a positive attitude
- Driver’s license and ability to drive for road call repairs
- Basic tool set and toolbox
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn test diagnostic laptop and software
- SAFETY SENSITIVE: YES (Drug Test Required)
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections
Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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From Waste Connections US, Inc's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 23 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job