Conveyor Millwright Mechanic

Waste Connections•Vancouver, WA

4d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Connections is hiring an experienced Millwright Maintenance Mechanic for its Transfer Station team in Vancouver, Washington. The role primarily focuses on maintaining and repairing the sort line, with occasional work on yellow iron and other heavy equipment. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The pay range is $32–$35 per hour, depending on experience. This is a safety-sensitive position. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, repairs, and adjustments on conveyor and sorting equipment, as well as assigned work on heavy equipment. Tasks include tracking conveyor belts; replacing bearings, head and tail pulleys, and belts; and cutting out, fabricating, and welding replacement slider bed pans. Daily greasing and inspections are also part of the work. The position requires maintaining a clean and safe work area, following company and OSHA safety procedures, and communicating effectively about needed repairs and tasks.

Requirements

At least 1–3 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of yellow iron/heavy equipment.
Proficiency in millwright work and equipment diagnosis and repair.
Ability to work independently or alongside others.
Safety-minded and motivated.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Must own and provide personal tools.
Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Previous waste industry experience.
ASE certifications or equivalent.
Welding qualification.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and assigned preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and sorter lines.
Track conveyor belts and replace bearings, head and tail pulleys, and conveyor belts.
Cut out old slider bed pans and fabricate and weld replacement pans.
Perform daily greasing and inspections.
Conduct safety checks and periodic inspections on vehicles and equipment.
Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Operator Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Perform other maintenance-related work as required.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Communicate effectively about needed repairs and tasks.