Maintenance & Repair Mechanic

Northwest Container Services (NWCS), a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscious M&R Mechanic to join the team in NW Portland, Oregon.

NWCS is an intermodal train yard that specializes in storage, repair and train movement for 20-ft, 40-ft, 45-ft, 48-ft and 53-ft containers and chassis. The container yard handles both empty and loaded containers. At NWCS, we’re striving to create a safe working culture and to make it a great place to work.

Schedule will be Monday – Friday

Shift will be 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Wage Range is $30.00 -$35.00/HR DOE

Safety Sensitive: Yes

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Chassis Repair:

• Perform required maintenance and repairs on Intermodal chassis/trailers to meet FHWA/FMCSA(Federal Highway Administration) standards.
• Typical repairs include preventative maintenance, repairing chassis components, airlines, brake systems, suspensions, wheels, tires, and electrical systems, welding, painting, and fabricating.
• May respond to service calls.

Container Repair:

• Welding, painting, and grinding responsibilities.
• Welding abilities to include MIG, TIG
• Cutting abilities to include Plasma Cutter, Cutting Torch
• Utilize hand grinder, drill, sanders, Sawzall, hand tools, hammers, sledge hammer, tape measure.
• Driving a forklift.
• Available to help mechanics in maintenance shop as required.
• General cleaning responsibilities.
• Equipment safety checks: air compressors, welders, ladders, extension cords, miscellaneous hand tools.
• Maintain and track inventory of container parts and supplies.
• Assemble, repair, and replace decals on containers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and understand needed repairs and/or tasks.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. 

Refrigeration Repair: (Not Required)

• Diagnose, maintain, repair, rebuild, and/or replace electronic, electrical refrigeration, and mechanical parts as required.
• Determine proper part numbers by consulting service and parts manuals.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Operate powered industrial equipment when necessary.
• Understand safety always takes precedence over operating productivity.
• Inspect reefer repair area for safety conditions.
• Takes necessary measures to prevent injuries and property damage.
• Complies with environmental regulations as it pertains to their area of responsibility and ensures ITSC is in compliance with pertinent environmental regulations.
• Other assigned tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum (1)-year of Chassis/Trailer maintenance experience REQUIRED.
• Minimum (2)-years of maintenance experience PREFERRED.
• Strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of your team and the community we serve.
• Desire to learn new skills and achieve excellence.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, lift up to 75lbs. and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb, bend, and stoop to inspect chassis/trailers.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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".

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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