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Diesel Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic Apprentice

Waste Connections
$30.00/hr-$35.00/hr
life insurance, sick time, short term disability, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Oregon, The Dalles
Sep 13, 2026

We have an immediate position open for a Diesel Mechanic to work on our fleet of trucks at The Dalles Disposal, in The Dalles, OR.

Mechanics interested in secure, steady employment are encouraged to apply.

The Dalles Disposal Maintenance Shop under New Leadership.

Pay and Schedule:

  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

  • Wage DOE explained below:

Advanced Diesel Mechanic $35.00/hr - $4.000/hr DOE

  • Details:
    • 5+ years of diesel mechanic or heavy equipment experience on similar vehicles to our own
    • Certification from accredited Diesel Mechanic Trade School a huge plus
    • Continued training opportunities: Cummins/PACCAR, Air Brake Systems, Electrical, HVAC, Chassis
    • Welding and minor Fab exp a plus
    • Hydraulic Exp a plus

Diesel Mechanic Apprentice $30.00/hr -$35.00/hr DOE

  • Details:
    • 1-4 years of diesel mechanic experience on similar vehicles to our own or on Heavy Equipment (Yellow Iron)
      • Automotive experience encouraged to apply
    • Preferred certification from accredited Diesel Mechanic Trade School
    • Training opportunities: Cummins/PACCAR, Air Brake Systems, Electrical, HVAC, Chassis
    • Welding and minor Fab exp a plus

Benefits:

  • $1,500 annual safety bonus

  • $300 annual boot allowance

  • Continued formal chassis and engine training

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, dependent care and health care flexible spending accounts, long term & short term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time-off, sick time-off, 401K retirement plan, and an employee share purchase program. Plus unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

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.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)

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