Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Luling
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Waste Connections is looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our Post Oak Landfill in Luling, TX 7AM-5PM, Monday thru Friday. Why Join Us? • CULTURE: It's a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important. • INTEGRITY: Our definition is "saying what you will do and then doing it!" We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. • RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve. Click here to view a "Day in the Life" of our Mechanics: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/mechanic 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. Equipment currently on site. (Compactors, Dozers, Excavators, Motor grader, Haul trucks, Tippers, Site trucks) Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs. Knowledge of Hydraulics repair is required Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment. Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. Performs maintenance related work as required. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. Performs required safety protocols while working on vehicles. Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks. Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. 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. The ideal candidate will possess: Minimum of 2+ years' experience, that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above. Must provide own personal tools. Welding/fabrication experience is a huge plus ! ASE Certifications Preferred, but not required. What we offer to you: Competitive compensation Performance-based career growth potential Medical, dental, vision insurance plans Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability) 401(k) Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Emergency Travel Assistance Prepaid Legal Plan 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) Date posted: 05/07/2022

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