Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic based out of our Turkey Creek Landfill in Alvarado, Texas but will need to be able to travel to multiple sites. Applicants for this role must possess a strong, dedicated, safety conscience work ethic along with a positive can-do attitude. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits-medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K. Position is working 55-60 hours a week.

Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 plus for well experienced individuals - 55-60 hours per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of powertrain, electrical and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment, such as excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, man-lifts, etc. Perform power washing on heavy equipment during routine preventative maintenance.
• •Complete required paperwork utilizing equipment maintenance software program associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• •Reviews and completes, repairs identified on Daily Inspection Reports.
• •Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• •Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns that may take place in the transfer station.
• •Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• •Participate in equipment operator training on best practices on maintenance and proper use of equipment

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 is outdoor or may be indoor repair equipment in the field.
• •Usually, well-lighted and ventilated.
• •Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.
• •Often working alone and is expected to report work status and completion of work through-out the day and end of day.
• •Will communicate with suppliers and outside vendors to obtain parts and coordinate
• •Expect to know personal limitations and ask for assistance when necessary
• •Service vehicle equipped with tool boxes, welder/air compressor and crane is provided

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• •Clean Driving Record
• •Trustworthy and possess a high-degree of integrity
• •Self-directed and comfortable working alone
• •Work few but on an occasional weekend
• •Accustomed to changes in priorities and responding professionally to urgent matters
• •3+ years’ experience working with heavy equipment
• •Must provide own personal tools and tool box.
• •Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus !

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