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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)_