Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Dry Creek Landfill,a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscienceHeavy EquipmentMechanicto join our teamin Eagle Point, OR!

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Location: 6260 Dry Creek Landfill, Eagle Point, OR

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Landfill Operating Hours: 7:30 AM ? 6:00 PM Wed - Fri. and 6:00 AM- 4:30 PM Saturdays.

Work schedule:Full-Time 40+hrs/Week. Schedule will vary within operating hours. Occasional Overtime as needed.

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Drug and alcohol testing: Subject to pre-employment drug testing and to random drug testing.

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Competitive Compensation:

Starting Pay Rate:$27.00 - $32.00/hr DOE

? Yearly Safety Bonuses

? Yearly Boot Allowance

? Bi-Weekly pay

? Generous Paid Time Off

? Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within

? We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.

? 401K retirement with company match.

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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Performingmechanical repairand maintenance on heavy trucks, earth moving, and related construction equipment including: road graders, gasoline and diesel-powered tractors, compactors, and dozers.
• Completing work assignments received both verbally and as written work orders.
• Determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.
• Perform repairs and assignedpreventative maintenanceservices including inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose Tier 4heavy equipmentengines, hydraulics, and all machinery.
• Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.

• Maintain records of routine maintenance performed, defects and trouble spots identified, and repairs completed following establishedrecord keepingprocedures utilizingDossier.

• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs field service work for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
• Work cooperatively with other Landfill employees.

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Job Requirements:

• 5+ year experience inheavy equipment maintenance, or completion of a recognized heavy duty equipment mechanic apprenticeship.

• Class A CDLORthe ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Provide personal tools.
• Proficiency in vehicle andequipment diagnosisand repair.
• Familiarity and skill in the effective use ofhandheld computer testing equipment.
• Punctual and reliable in work attendance and job performance.
• Ability to work independent of direct supervision and to respond with flexibility to potentially changing service demands.
• Reading, writing, and verbal skills required to read and understand manuals and work instructions, respond to written and oral instructions, and to provide written documentation and to exchange information in English.

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Preferred Additional Skills:

Knowledge and skill infabricationand the safe, efficient and effective use of tools used infabrication, including both mig andarc welding,cutting torches,plasma arcs,hydraulic jacks,overhead hoists,hydraulic presses,porta-power, and pressure washers.

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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:

• Background Check
• MVR Check (Clean Driving Record)
• Drug screen
• Physical Capacity exam

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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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