• Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Yellow Iron

    Waste Connections (Elkhart, IN)


    PineCone Recycling** has an immediate opening for a **Heavy Equipment Mechanic** to join our team in **Elkhart, IN.

     

    Our Heavy Equipment Mechanic will perform repairs and preventative maintenance services on our trucks and equipment. The ideal mechanic will have hands-on experience with diesel engines, yellow iron equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety & efficiency.

    What we offer:

    + Competitive compensation.

    + Safety Bonuses – get rewarded for your safe habits!

    + Yearly Boot Stipend and Company Uniforms provided.

    + Benefits Plans – Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account options.

    + Generous matching 401(K).

    **Pay Rate:** Competitive pay, plus approximately 10 or so hours of overtime weekly. (Overtime is time and a half after 40 hrs.)

    **Schedule:** 6:00am start time averaging approximately 10 hours per day.

     

    Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays.

     

    **Benefits:** We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short-term disability, life insurance, parental leave, 401(K) with match, and more.

    Duties & Responsibilities for Diesel Mechanics:

    + Diagnoses mechanical problems on suspension, brake, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

    + Performs repairs and maintenance

    + Repairs include, but are not limited to, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension systems, wheels, and tires.

    + Reads and interprets VCRs (vehicle condition reports) and/or repair orders.

    + Completes electronic repair orders in our maintenance program associated with repairing vehicles and documenting parts usage.

    + Diagnoses mechanical problems using diagnostic software, technical manuals, and expertise.

    + Follows all safety policies and procedures; participates in all required safety training and meetings.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Mechanic Requirements –

    + Ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day.

    + Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

     

    _Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status._

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