Heavy Equipment Mechanic
About The Position
Waste Connections is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Technician to work at Sun Country Materials Landfill in Riverview, Florida. The role focuses on diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing Yellow Iron, heavy equipment, and support vehicles in a fast-paced landfill environment. Work takes place in a shop and directly in landfill operations, including field repairs and repairs on the working face. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays from 6:00 a.m. to noon and year-round overtime available. The mechanic will work on landfill compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, haul trucks, and site trucks. The position requires strong diagnostic and repair skills, a commitment to safety and teamwork, and the ability to work independently. Candidates must provide their own tools and have a valid driver's license. Waste industry, fleet maintenance software, field service, and welding or fabrication experience are preferred. The work involves indoor and outdoor conditions, varying weather, heavy equipment and industrial machinery, and frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, standing, and working in confined or awkward spaces. The role requires the ability to lift, push, pull, and carry more than 50 pounds. Waste Connections offers competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, year-round employment, insurance and retirement benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience.
- Proven experience working on Yellow Iron or heavy equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must provide own tools.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to safely operate heavy equipment when necessary.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and frequently bend, kneel, climb, stand, and work in confined or awkward spaces.
Nice To Haves
- Waste industry experience.
- Experience with fleet maintenance management software.
- Previous field service experience.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment and support vehicles.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and scheduled services.
- Repair and maintain landfill compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, haul trucks, and site trucks.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, suspension, brake, and air systems.
- Use onboard diagnostic systems and computerized equipment controls.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs in the field, including on the working face of the landfill.
- Complete work orders and maintenance records using fleet maintenance software.
- Order parts and maintain working relationships with vendors, site personnel, and office staff.
- Perform safety inspections and ensure equipment remains operational and compliant.
- Review Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports and complete assigned repairs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow company, environmental, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
- Communicate repair priorities and equipment needs to management and operations teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Consistent overtime opportunities.
- Stable, year-round employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
