Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections

4d•$25 - $30•Onsite

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, IA. The pay is $25-$30 per hour working 7am-4pm. This role is a great place to work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important. We operate with integrity, meaning we say what we will do and then do it, keeping our promises to our customers and our employees.

Requirements

Valid driver's 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.