Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour DOE. 55-60 hours per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of powertrain, electrical and hydraulic systems 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:

• Clean Driving Record

• 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

• 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.