Yellow Iron Mechanic

Waste Connections

2d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment / Yellow Iron Mechanic! This role involves performing repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment at the Heart of Florida Landfill. The position requires diagnosing and fixing electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on a fleet of yellow iron equipment including compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, and articulated dump trucks. The job also includes operating bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and scrapers. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards is also a key responsibility. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of hands-on experience with diesel engines and yellow iron equipment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate technical service information.
Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
Ability to lift over 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions.

Nice To Haves

Compactor experience is a plus!
CDL preferred (but not required at time of hire).

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
Diagnose and fix electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems.
Work with a fleet of yellow iron equipment including compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, and articulated dump trucks.
Operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and scrapers.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.