Who Are We?

WASTE CONNECTIONS, Inc. (NYSE: WCN): is a non-hazardous solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in the U.S. and Canada. Our employees foster a work culture of Servant Leadership.

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, always relying on our Operating Values as the foundation for our existence.

Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. 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 harder culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve.

Why you need to join us!

Waste Connections is not only the best waste services company in North America, it is also an amazing place to realize your potential, make decisions, have your voice heard, and partner with extremely hard working and passionate people! We seek servant leaders, mentors, top performers, and fun people. At Waste Connections, we value each individual’s unique background, experience, and passion to make us a great place to work.

Our people mean everything to us.

• CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.

• INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.

Job Description

We have an immediate position open on our Paint & Repair team in Knoxville, TN. At least 1 year of experience of fabrication, welding, cutting, and brazing a plus . Shift is Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm!

Responsibilities Include:

• Welding, painting, and grinding responsibilities.

• Welding/Cutting abilities to include MIG, TIG, Stick, Aluminum, Plastic, Brazing, Carbon Arc, Plasma Cutting, OXY Acetylene, MAP Gas and Propane.

• Utilize needle scaler, grinder, drill, drill press, sanders, band saw, sawzal, hand tools, hammers, sledge hammer, tape measure, shear, metal brake, angle finder, level and shop press.

• Driving a forklift.

• Available to help mechanics in the 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 and paint on carts, trucks, and 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.

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds continuously.

• Ability to work outdoors and in the conditions.

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".

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