Maintenance & Repair Mechanic - Now Hiring

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*

*Must pass drug screen, pre-employment background check and have a clean motor vehicle report to be eligible for employment.

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:

• Valid Drivers License
• 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 .

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:

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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