Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections
$38 - $46Onsite

About The Position

John Smith Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join the team in Hollister, CA! The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7am - 3:30pm, plus some weekend overtime as needed. Starting pay range will be $38-46 per hour, depending on experience. Waste Connections has many opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team!

Requirements

  • At least 3 years experience of heavy equipment maintenance.
  • Able to work utilizing safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, uniform, and hearing protection (PPE).
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence accurately.
  • Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization.
  • Ability to read and write in English.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

  • ASE Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and perform repairs on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, compactor, motor grader, forklift, water trucks, and all equipment on site as needed.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair all components; electrical, hydraulic, engines, transmissions, air conditioning, brakes.
  • Some computer skills needed, use Caterpillar E.T. program to diagnose and repair.
  • Follow safety procedures as set out by Caterpillar and Waste Connections
  • Use lock-out tag out procedure.
  • Fill out work order daily to keep track of hours and work performed.
  • Upon completion of assignments, must provide signatures on all inspection reports.
  • Make parts list and order parts as needed using a P.O. system.
  • Fabricate and weld, using gas or arc as needed.
  • Report all problems to supervisor, keep track daily by using a notebook for each machine
  • Perform preventative services as needed.
  • Maintain a clean working environment
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • flexible spending account
  • long term & short term disability
  • life insurance
  • 401K retirement
  • unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future"
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