Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Waste Connections

Last Updated: 4/6/2026 5:35:24 AM

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Current Days Open
55
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$23.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$26.00 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
43.7
First Seen
1/7/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$23.00 (Hourly)
8/10/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
8/10/2026

Full Job Description

Preventative Maintenance Mechanic Papillion Sanitation a Waste Connections Company Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Pay Range: $23 - $26 per hour + $3 shift differential Schedule: Monday Friday | 2:00pm 12:30am Join Our Team! Papillion Sanitation is looking for a safety-conscious Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to join our growing team! This role is crucial in keeping our fleet running efficiently and safely by performing scheduled maintenance and inspections on our vehicles and equipment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and career growth opportunities! What Youll Do: Perform routine maintenance and inspections on trucks and equipment Conduct oil changes, filter replacements, tire rotations, and lubrication Inspect brakes, fluid levels, belts, hoses, and other key components Identify potential issues and report necessary repairs to the lead mechanic Maintain accurate service records and reports Keep work areas clean and organized in compliance with safety regulations Assist with minor repairs and support the mechanic team as needed What Were Looking For: Basic knowledge of automotive/diesel maintenance and repair Experience with preventative maintenance procedures Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and safety procedures Hydraulic experience is a plus A valid drivers license (CDL is a plus but not required) Why Work With Us? Competitive Pay & Bonuses 401(K) with company match Secure your future Comprehensive Health Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Time Off & Holidays Career Growth Opportunities We invest in your success Strong Company Culture Teamwork, safety, and respect Apply Today! Apply Now: https://careers.wasteconnections.com Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #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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