Waste Connections is seeking a motivated Diesel Mechanic Apprentice to join our maintenance team in Wichita, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined and wants to build a career as a diesel mechanic while gaining hands-on experience working on a fleet of diesel trucks and heavy equipment. The apprentice will work alongside experienced diesel mechanics, learning how to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Our Wichita maintenance operation supports a fleet where mechanics perform work ranging from routine maintenance to repairs involving brakes, batteries, transmissions, differentials, injectors, and other major components. Responsibilities Assist experienced mechanics with preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel trucks and equipment. Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and drivetrain issues. Perform basic maintenance including oil changes, filter changes, lubrication, fluid checks, and tire inspections. Assist with brake repairs, batteries, suspension components, transmissions, differentials, and other vehicle systems. Complete required inspections and help identify maintenance or safety concerns before equipment returns to service. Learn proper use of diagnostic equipment, shop tools, and repair procedures. Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, parts used, and work performed. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Work closely with experienced mechanics and supervisors to continue developing diesel maintenance and repair skills. Qualifications Interest in building a long-term career as a diesel mechanic. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Previous automotive, diesel, equipment, vocational, or hands-on mechanical experience is preferred but not required. Ability to safely use hand and power tools. Ability to work in a physically demanding shop environment. Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work well as part of a team. Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift schedule, with shifts changing every 3 months. Valid driver's license preferred. Pay & Schedule This position starts at $20.00 per hour. The apprentice will rotate shifts every three months, providing exposure to different shop operations, workloads, and experienced mechanics. Wichita's maintenance operation uses multiple shifts, including second and third shift assignments. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to learn a skilled trade, gain hands-on diesel experience, and grow into a full Diesel Mechanic position as their skills and experience develop. 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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