Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Iowa Park
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

Due to growth and expansion we are looking to add a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to our team in Iowa Park, TX . In this position you will be doing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on our heavy equipment. You will be purchasing parts, working with outside vendors, and doing the shop paperwork. You will be doing and overseeing the work on D6 dozers, excavators, front end loaders, smaller equipment, and yard trucks.

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Why you need to 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.
    
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
    ---Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
    ---Utilize vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
    ---Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
    ---Maintain a clean, safe work environment 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 60 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 employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.
    
    MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
    ---Valid drivers license (CDL preferred, but not required).
    ---Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
    ---2 years of experience preferred.
    ---Must own personal tools.
    
    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)
    
    

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