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Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Yellow Iron)Primary Location
Miami, FloridaEmployee Type
EmployeeJob Description
Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our site in Miami, FL. 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.
PAY RANGE: $25-$35/hr.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Yellow Iron)Primary Location
Miami, FloridaEmployee Type
EmployeeJob Description
Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our site in Miami, FL. 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.
PAY RANGE: $25-$35/hr.
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)
