Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Location: 6260 Dry Creek Landfill, Eagle Point, OR

Landfill Operating Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wed - Fri and 6:00 AM- 4:30 PM Saturdays. Work schedule: Full-Time 40+ hrs/Week. Schedule will vary within operating hours. Occasional overtime as needed. Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $27.00 - $32.00/hr DOE. Yearly safety bonuses and boot allowance. Bi-weekly pay.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Supplemental voluntary plans
• Wellness programs and online discounts
• 401K retirement with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Growth opportunities (promoting from within)

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repair and maintenance on heavy trucks, earth moving, and related construction equipment including: road graders, gasoline and diesel-powered tractors, compactors, and dozers
• Complete work assignments received both verbally and as written work orders
• Determine the nature and extent of needed repairs
• Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services including inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose Tier 4 heavy equipment engines, hydraulics, and all machinery
• Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
• Maintain records of routine maintenance performed, defects and trouble spots identified, and repairs completed following established record keeping procedures utilizing Dossier
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment
• Perform field service work for emergency breakdowns
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards
• Work cooperatively with other landfill employees

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in heavy equipment maintenance, or completion of a recognized heavy duty equipment mechanic apprenticeship
• Class A CDL OR the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment
• Provide personal tools
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair
• Familiarity and skill in the effective use of handheld computer testing equipment
• Punctual and reliable in work attendance and job performance
• Ability to work independent of direct supervision and to respond with flexibility to potentially changing service demands
• Reading, writing, and verbal skills required to read and understand manuals and work instructions, respond to written and oral instructions, and to provide written documentation and to exchange information in English

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and skill in fabrication and the safe, effective use of tools used in fabrication, including both MIG and arc welding, cutting torches, plasma arcs, hydraulic jacks, overhead hoists, hydraulic presses, porta-power, and pressure washers

Conditions of Employment

• Background check
• MVR check (clean driving record)
• Drug screen
• Physical capacity exam