Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections

15h•$27 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Loess Hills Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscience Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our GROWING team in Malvern, Iowa. The role involves performing repairs and preventive maintenance on various heavy equipment, conducting safety checks, and responding to emergency breakdowns. The work environment can be indoors in a shop or outdoors on the landfill face, potentially in challenging weather conditions and requiring physical exertion.

Requirements

Valid drivers license.
Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.
Must own personal tools.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate compactors, bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader experience preferred, but not required.
Preferred 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (both diesel and yellow iron heavy equipment maintenance and repair, experience).

Responsibilities

Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of engine and powertrain components, electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
Effectively and efficiently repair equipment. Some of the heavy equipment currently on site: Compactors, Dozers, Excavators, Motor grader, Water truck and Articulated Dump Trucks.
Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.