Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic at Waste Connections summary:
As a Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing repairs, maintenance, and inspections on various heavy equipment including compactors, dozers, and excavators. The role requires extensive physical activity and knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems. You will ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining a clean work environment.
Are you the Best Mechanic to ever turn a wrench?!
We are looking for a Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic to join the team at our location in St Cloud, FL .
Pay: $30+/hr DOE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
- Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
- Several pieces of yellow iron currently on site. (Compactors, Dozers, Excavators, Motor grader, Water truck and Articulated Dump Truck)
- Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper. Compactor experience preferred , but not required.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.
- Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment is desired.
- Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, writes, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (both diesel and yellow iron experience).
- CDL is preferred but not required at time of hire.
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)
Keywords:
heavy equipment mechanic, yellow iron mechanic, equipment repair, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, compactor maintenance, dozer repair, excavator maintenance, OSHA compliance, mechanical inspections