• Heavy Equipment PM Mechanic

    Waste Connections (Alvarado, TX)


    Waste Connections has an immediate opening for a **Equipment Preventive Maintenance Mechanic** at our **Turkey Creek Landfill in Alvarado, Texas** . 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: $28.00-$32.00 per hour.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Perform assigned preventative maintenance services 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

    + 2-3 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 equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.