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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections
Onsite

About The Position

Hopkins County Landfill is seeking a skilled and reliable Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our landfill operations team in White Plains, KY. This role is essential to keeping our equipment running safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental & operational standards. The ideal candidate is experienced with large, diesel-powered machinery, comfortable working outdoors, and committed to safety. Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. 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. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment diagnostics.
  • Proficiency with diagnostic tools and repair equipment.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb onto equipment, and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and other landfill machinery.
  • Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
  • Conduct inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.
  • Complete preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate service records.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns in the field and perform on‑site repairs.
  • Operate equipment as needed to test functionality after repairs.
  • Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
  • Collaborate with operators and supervisors to identify equipment issues early.
  • Maintain shop tools, equipment, and work areas in clean and safe conditions.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment to support efficient workflow and uphold company standards.
  • Assist with ordering parts, tracking inventory, and managing repair documentation.
  • Other job related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Pay: Depends on Experience + Sign-On Bonus
  • Eligible Quarterly Safety Bonus
  • Quarterly Tool Allowance
  • 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks!
  • Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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