Truck Shop Labor
Waste Connections · Kilgore, TX · 2 wk ago
OTHR$18/hrFull-time
Join Waste Connections as a Truck Shop Laborer and keep our fleet running strong! We’re hiring an entry-level shop laborer to help with repairs on garbage trucks—covering everything from hydraulics and electrical to engine systems. This is a hands-on, outdoor role for someone who takes pride in their work and values safety.
Responsibilities
- Assist mechanics with basic tasks and general shop duties
- Perform heavy lifting, moving equipment, and helping position vehicles or parts
- Run for parts, tools, and materials from suppliers or storage areas
- Keep the shop clean, organized, and safe
- Dispose of trash, used parts, and shop materials properly
- Help load/unload parts and supplies
- Follow safety procedures and instructions from lead technicians
- Support any additional tasks needed to keep the shop running smoothly
- Pressure wash dumpsters, trucks, and trash carts
- Repair dumpsters and trash carts
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License Class C
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs repeatedly
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Benefits
- Competitive compensation at $18/hr
- 401(K) with company match
- Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employee Assistance Mental Health Program
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- Prepaid Legal Plan
- Scholarship opportunities for kids
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Relief Fund
- Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability Insurance
Pay
$18/hr with overtime opportunities
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional Saturdays