Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Plum Thicket Landfill is seeking a safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Harper, Kansas. The position offers extremely competitive wages and a first-shift schedule. The mechanic performs repairs and preventive maintenance, inspects and diagnoses vehicles and equipment, responds to emergency breakdowns, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. Equipment currently on site includes compactors, dozers, excavators, a motor grader, a water truck, and articulated dump trucks. Work takes place indoors in a shop and outdoors at the landfill. The role involves strenuous physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds, and may require working in awkward or tight positions and handling greasy or dirty tools. Employees are exposed to outdoor weather, frequent wet or humid conditions, fumes, vibration, and usually moderate noise. Waste Connections describes its culture as one where empowered, self-directed employees understand the importance of their work, and emphasizes integrity and keeping promises to customers and employees. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate service and technical information.
At least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties, including diesel and yellow iron heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
Must own personal tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating compactors, bulldozers, and wheel loaders.
Motor grader experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
Inspect, diagnose, and repair engine and powertrain components, electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
Repair equipment effectively and efficiently, including landfill equipment such as compactors, dozers, excavators, a motor grader, a water truck, and articulated dump trucks.
Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.