Waste Connections
Entry Level Diesel Mechanic
Clifton Park, New York, US
Role snapshot
Waste Connections is hiring a Entry Level Diesel Mechanic on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Clifton Park, New York, US.
- Company
- Waste Connections
- Location
- Clifton Park, New York, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
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About the role
Hiring Immediately
- Overtime Eligible
- $200 Annual boot allowance
- Earn $600 quarterly safety bonuses
- Stable industry, year round employment
- Weekly pay!
- $300 Quarterly tool allowance
County Waste has immediate opening for an Entry Level Diesel Mechanic to join our GROWING team at our site in Clifton Park, NY.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 2pm -12:30am / 50 to 55 hours per week / Saturday's as needed.
Pay Rate: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)
As a key member of our automotive maintenance technicians team, your work as a will focus on the PMCS of equipment used by our company in the transportation and handling of vehicles. This will involve, inspecting tires, break jobs, lube jobs, minor electrical and hydraulic repairs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing preventative maintenance check services
- Training with senior techs to further skill set
- Completing required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
- Completing, or assigning minor repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
- Advise supervisor on larger repairs
- Conducting safety checks on vehicles and equipment
- Performing service calls for emergency breakdowns
- Maintaining a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards
What we need from you:
- Valid Driver's License
- Schedule flexibility to work 2nd shift Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays
- Ability to adapt to a wide variety of environments to complete work assignments
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Welding/fabrication experience, a major plus
What you'll get from us:
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.