Lead Heavy Equipment Technician Landfill
About The Position
The Lead Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing heavy equipment at WM’s landfill site in King George, Virginia. Equipment includes bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front-end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, company cars, and other site equipment. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, drivetrain, air-conditioning, and electrical systems; completing preventive maintenance; and maintaining related paperwork and service records. The position operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant settings and outdoors, including in inclement weather. It requires frequent physical effort and exposure to occupational and environmental conditions associated with equipment maintenance and landfill operations.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Complete annual Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), audiogram, and respirator fit test.
Responsibilities
- Repair bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front-end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, company cars, and other equipment.
- Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air-conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to the site checklist.
- Complete work orders, card files, preventive-maintenance checklists, oil samples, and other paperwork and administrative tasks.
- Service and maintain light plants, water pumps, welders, and other equipment.
- Follow site-specific procedures and job descriptions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Annual education assistance benefit for team members.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Adoption assistance and parent support.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
