Diesel Service Technician in Airway Heights, Washington at Sunshine Disposal Inc

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling has an opening for a Diesel Technician for our Airway Heights and Spokane Valley, WA locations. This is a full-time job, Tuesday-Saturday. Current shift hours are 10:30 am- 7:00 pm Tuesday-Friday and 9:30am-6:00pm on Saturday. Shifts may be adjusted due to seasonal workloads. Initial Training schedule will be Monday to Friday 9:30am-6:00pm. Pay rate is $28.00 per hour and includes wage bumps of 50 cents every 6 months up to 60 months of employment; as well as annual COLA wage adjustment beginning in 2027. There is a $1.00 per hour additional wage if the successful candidate holds a valid CDL. Also included: $500 bonus upon completion of 6 months of employment and $1,500 bonus upon completion of 12 months of employment.

We are a drug free workplace, and testing is conducted in accordance with local laws and regulations. Sunshine Disposal & Recycling offers competitive wages and a comprehensive compensation package: paid PTO, paid holidays, company paid medical/dental/vision for employee (dependent coverage available, employee pays premiums), company provided Employee Assistance Plan, and 401(k) Plan with match (after meeting eligibility requirements). Optional life, accident and disability insurance available (employee pays premiums). This position participates in Boot Reimbursement and Safety Incentive programs. Sunshine Disposal & Recycling is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Sunshine Disposal & Recycling operates a modern and efficient fleet of commercial and non-commercial vehicles. All company vehicles use cameras with forward and inward facing event recording as well as vehicle location technology.

JOB DUTIES:

Conducts preventative maintenance of all SDR trucks and equipment. This includes daily inspecting, greasing and basic maintenance for road worthiness and effective use on routes and at various locations. Works directly under supervision and independently, to complete all assigned vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below.

1. Works directly under supervision and independently, to complete all assigned vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks as assigned.
2. Conducts preventative maintenance of SD& R trucks and equipment. This includes daily inspecting, greasing and basic maintenance for road worthiness and effective use on routes and at various locations.
3. Prepares and completes paperwork or computer data entry for all service and repair work for documentation and record keeping purposes. Ensures all records are compliant with Dept. of Transportation rules and company policies.
4. Performs repair maintenance as assigned under supervision on trucks and equipment in the following areas: hydraulics, cylinders, brake repair, and electrical systems, engines and body (may include welding).
5. Performs service on industrial and offroad equipment under supervision and/or independently at predetermined intervals in accordance with manufacturer specifications and any/all applicable local, state, and federal guidelines/regulations.
6. Performs general facility maintenance, inventory tasks and/or clean up as assigned.
7. Performs all other duties and special projects for management team members as assigned.
8. Attends all necessary meetings as scheduled including safety, training and other company scheduled meetings.

Diesel Mechanic certification OR 2 years’ work experience in full-service Diesel repair shop

Valid USDOT medical Certificate (med card) required at time of hire

Driving record must meet insurance company requirements

Subject to drug screening as required by USDOT/FMCSA or company policy

Must complete other safety and skills training when scheduled by the company

Basic tools required at time of hire. Specialty tools supplied by the company.

Class A or B CDL is preferred

Physical Requirements:

· Constantly (6+ hours per day) sit, stand, walk, stoop/crouch, crawl, grasp, fine manipulation, wrist flexion, reach, bend, twist, squat

· Frequently (3-5 hours per day) climb, lift (up to 60 pounds), pull/push (up to 60 pounds), carry and reach above shoulder level, kneel.

· Occasionally (1-3 hours per day) Lift (up to 75 pounds), pull/push (up to 75 pounds)

· Clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses and differentiate between colors (no color blindness)

Safety Matters:

Sunshine operates a modern fleet of vehicles

· Dash/drive Cameras in vehicles

· Tablet technology used on route and is provided for driver each day

· Use of cellular phones and personal electronic devices while driving is prohibited

· No smoking or vaping allowed in vehicles