Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Alvarado, Texas
Overview
As a member of our elite team of mechanics, you will feel like you're a part of something bigger than yourself. Our team works together towards a common goal -- keeping our fleet on the road and in good working order and making sure our drivers get home safe every night. Do you have experience working on diesel trucks or heavy equipment? Would you love working in a very stable industry for a rapidly growing company? If the answer is yes, then you're who we're looking for.
- Full Time
- Level: Entry to Journeyman
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We’ll rely on your skills and talents to keep our vehicles running safely and smoothly. Get an up-close look at what it’s like to be a Mechanic at Waste Connections.
Success Profile
What do you need to be a successful Mechanic at Waste Connections? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Safety Minded
- Problem Solver
- Responsible
- Team Player
- Mechanically Inclined
- Efficient
Benefits/Perks
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Compensation
Competitive Wages
Paid Vacation Time
Wage Increases
401(k) with Company Match -
Healthcare
Medical
Dental
Vision
Medical RX -
Perks
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Emergency Travel Assistance
Prepaid Legal Plan
Scholarship Program for Kids
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Relief Fund -
Insurance
Life
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Employee Quote
Every day when I go home and I know that what I did is going to keep these drivers safe and get their job done, it just feels great.
Andrew Mechanic
Responsibilities
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Alvarado, Texas
Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our Turkey Creek Landfill in Alvarado, Texas. Applicants for this role must possess a strong, dedicated, safety conscience work ethic along with a positive can-do attitude. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits-medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K. Position is working 55-60 hours a week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of powertrain, electrical and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment, such as excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, man-lifts, etc. Perform power washing on heavy equipment during routine preventative maintenance.
- Complete required paperwork utilizing equipment maintenance software program associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Reviews and completes, repairs identified on Daily Inspection Reports.
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
- Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns that may take place in the transfer station.
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
- Participate in equipment operator training on best practices on maintenance and proper use of equipment
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 is outdoor or may be indoor repair equipment in the field.
- Usually well-lighted and ventilated.
- Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.
- Often working alone and is expected to report work status and completion of work through-out the day and end of day.
- Will communicate with suppliers and outside vendors to obtain parts and coordinate
- Expect to know personal limitations and ask for assistance when necessary
- Service vehicle equipped with tool boxes, welder/air compressor and crane is provided
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Trustworthy and possess a high-degree of integrity
- Self-directed and comfortable working alone
- Work few but on an occasional weekend
- Accustomed to changes in priorities and responding professionally to urgent matters
- 3+ years’ experience working with heavy equipment
- Must provide own personal tools and tool box.
- Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus!
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
