• Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic JED Landfill…

    Waste Connections (St. Cloud, FL)


    Waste Connections is looking for a **Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic** to join the team at our location in St Cloud, FL.

     

    6:30am to 5:00pm Monday though Friday and Saturday as needed.

     

    $30.00 plus an hour 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.

    + VETERAN are encourage to apply.

    WHAT WE OFFER** **:

    + Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

    + Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

    + VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

     

    If you have questions or need help with your application feel free to call the **Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681.**

     

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