Waste Connections is looking for a safety-conscious Lead Day Shift Mechanic to join our growing team in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced diesel technician who can lead by example, help coordinate daily shop operations, mentor mechanics, and ensure our fleet remains safe, compliant, and road-ready. Pay: Based on experience $2,400 Annual Tool Allowance Monday-Friday Schedule with Some Saturdays Hours: 4:30 AM - 2:00 PM + Overtime Why Choose Us? Waste Connections is an integrated services company providing solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services throughout the United States and Canada. We pride ourselves on promoting from within and creating a culture where empowered employees can grow their careers while making a positive impact on their communities. As a Lead Mechanic, you'll play a key role in maintaining our fleet, supporting our technicians, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and support a team of technicians while promoting a safe and productive work environment. Assist with assigning daily workloads and prioritizing repairs to maximize fleet uptime. Coordinate with Operations and other shop leaders regarding equipment needs, schedules, and repair priorities. Perform advanced diagnostics, inspections, and repairs on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, air, and engine systems. Review, complete, and assign repairs identified through Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). Ensure all repairs and preventative maintenance are performed according to company and DOT standards. Respond to road calls and emergency repair situations when necessary. Utilize diagnostic software and vehicle computer systems to identify and correct equipment deficiencies. Verify repair quality through inspections and test drives following maintenance and repairs. Maintain accurate maintenance records using fleet management software. Promote housekeeping, organization, and compliance with company safety programs and OSHA regulations. Mentor and train technicians to improve skill development and overall shop performance. Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts for shop personnel when needed. Perform additional duties as assigned by management. What We Need From You Minimum 5 years of diesel mechanic experience with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Previous lead mechanic, shop foreman, or supervisory experience preferred. Experience with refuse trucks, heavy-duty diesel equipment, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Ability to prioritize work, delegate tasks, and manage multiple repair projects simultaneously. Strong commitment to safety and preventative maintenance practices. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Proficiency with fleet maintenance software and diagnostic tools. Own tools required. Class B CDL or ability to obtain within an established timeframe. ASE certifications are a plus. Hydraulic and welding/fabrication experience preferred. What You'll Get From Us Competitive Pay Annual Tool Allowance 401(k) with Company Match Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Employee Stock Purchase Plan Scholarship Opportunities for Dependents Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities 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. You’ll 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. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll 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 you’ll 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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