Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic

Job description
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) Read more