• Heavy Equipment Mechanic

    Waste Connections (Puyallup, WA)


    LRI, a Waste Connections Company, is hiring a **highly experienced Heavy** **Equipment** **Mechanic** to join our team at our **landfill site in Graham, Washington** . This is a demanding, hands-on role ideal for professionals who excel in high-responsibility environments and are committed to safety, reliability, and technical excellence.

    Compensation & Schedule

    + **Hourly Pay:** $37.00 – $40.00, based on experience and certifications

    + **Schedule:** Tuesday through Saturday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM

    + **Overtime:** Required as needed to meet operational demands

     

    About the Role

     

    This position involves **complex diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance** on a wide range of heavy diesel equipment. It is classified as **safety-sensitive** , meaning the work directly impacts the safety of personnel, equipment, and the public.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on heavy diesel and yellow ironequipment

    + Conductsafety inspectionsand ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards

    + Troubleshootand resolve issues from OperatorVehicle InspectionReports

    + Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area

    + Communicate repair needs clearly and professionally

    + Follow all safety protocols and procedures without exception

    Minimum Requirements

    + 5+ yearsof experience in heavyequipmentmaintenance and diesel repair

    + Strong knowledge ofyellow iron machinery,hydraulics, and diesel systems

    + Ability to lift up to75 lbsand work in physically demanding conditions

    + Must own and maintain a complete set ofprofessional-grade tools

    + Valid driver’s license with aclean MVR

    + Ability to read and interprettechnical manuals and schematics

    + High school diploma or GEDrequired

    + ASE certificationsor welding qualifications are preferred

    + Must be aself-startercapable of working independently

    + **Safety-Sensitive:** If offered the position, the candidate must pass all pre-employment screenings, including:

    + **Background Check** – Comprehensive criminal history screening

    + **Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)** – Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

    + **Drug Screening** – Pre-employment drug test, including marijuana

     

    To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

     

    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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits

     

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