Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of engine and powertrain components, electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Effectively and efficiently repair equipment.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• Extensive physical activity.
• Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
• Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair equipment on the face of the landfill.
• Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools.
• The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (both diesel and yellow iron heavy equipment maintenance and repair, experience).
• Must own personal tools.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term & Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement

About The Role

Plum Thicket Landfill is looking for a safety conscience Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Harper, Kansas. Extremely competitive wages. 1st shift work schedule.

Culture And Integrity

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.

Pay And Schedule

Extremely competitive wages. 1st shift work schedule.

Qualifications

Valid drivers license. Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information. Minimum of 10 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (both diesel and yellow iron heavy equipment maintenance and repair, experience). Must own personal tools.

Skills

Ability to operate compactors, bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term & Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement

Connect With Your Future

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term & Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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