Preventative Maintenance Technician – PCR/Lemay (Frederickson, WA)

PCR/Lemay, a division of Waste Connections, is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician to support our fleet operations in Frederickson, Washington. This full-time position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth in a stable and essential industry. As a Preventative Maintenance Technician, youll help keep our fleet of garbage trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment running safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role suited for individuals with mechanical experience who are ready to step into a PM mechanic position. If youve got a strong work ethic and a desire to advance, well provide on-the-job training to help you grow into a full diesel mechanic. Schedule: Monday to Friday | 3:00 PM 11:30 PM Overtime: 310 hours/week on average Compensation: Base Pay: $29.00 $30.25/hour Shift Differential: +$1.50/hour Total Starting Pay: $30.50 $31.75/hour Key Responsibilities: Perform preventative maintenance on refuse trucks, trailers, and yellow iron equipment Use fleet maintenance software to manage service records and inspections Conduct safety checks and maintain a clean, OSHA-compliant shop Collaborate with drivers to identify and resolve mechanical issues Complete repairs based on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) Work Environment & Physical Requirements: This is a physically demanding position Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted on a regular basis Frequent bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, and get in and out of truck cabs and equipment safely Required to adhere to all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while on duty Exposure to unpleasant odors, noise, dust, grease, and moving mechanical parts is common in the shop and yard environment Qualifications: Experience in commercial vehicle or diesel maintenance preferred (not required) Welding experience is a plus, but not required Valid drivers license Basic tool set and toolbox Ability to use diagnostic tools and basic computer systems Positive attitude and willingness to learn Safety-Sensitive Role: This position is classified as safety-sensitive, meaning it involves tasks where impaired performance could pose a risk to the safety of the employee or others. Pre-employment Requirements: Background check Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review Drug screening About Waste Connections: Waste Connections is a leading provider of solid waste and recycling services across 44 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces, employing nearly 25,000 team members. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and career development, offering long-term opportunities in a supportive and inclusive work environment. 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/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. 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.