Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Waste Connections

Last Updated: 8/31/2026 2:40:54 AM

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Current Days Open
125
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$23.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$26.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
77
First Seen
4/29/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$23.00 (Hourly)
8/31/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
8/31/2026

Full Job Description

Papillion Sanitation, a Waste Connections Company Position Summary Papillion Sanitation, a Waste Connections Company, is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to join our evening shift maintenance team. This role is responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on fleet equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and takes pride in keeping equipment in top working condition. Key Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance inspections and services on refuse trucks, trailers, and related equipment Conduct oil changes, lubrication, filter replacements, and basic mechanical adjustments Identify potential mechanical issues and communicate findings to lead mechanics or supervisors Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and DOT regulations Keep the shop and work areas clean, organized, and safe Support mechanics with additional duties as needed to minimize equipment downtime Qualifications Previous experience with preventative maintenance on diesel or heavy equipment preferred Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety Valid drivers license required (CDL preferred but not required) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a shop environment Schedule & Compensation Shift: MondayFriday, 2:00 PM 12:30 AM Pay Rate: $23$26 per hour (based on experience) Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour Why Join Papillion Sanitation / Waste Connections Stable, year-round employment with a growing company Competitive pay with shift differential Opportunity for advancement and skill development Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more Strong focus on safety and employee well-being Papillion Sanitation, a Waste Connections Company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. #ACBoost Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. Youll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LETS REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, youll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

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