About this role
Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment / Yellow Iron Mechanic!
📍 Location: Heart of Florida Landfill, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 🕡 Schedule: Monday-Friday | Saturdays as needed 💰 Pay: $35-$45/hour DOE
What You’ll Do:
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment. • Diagnose and repair diesel engine aftertreatment and emissions systems, including DPF, DOC, SCR, DEF, regen, and derate-related issues. • Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems. • Work on a fleet of yellow iron equipment including compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, and articulated dump trucks. • Operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and scrapers. Compactor experience is a plus! • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
What We’re Looking For:
• High school diploma or equivalent. • 3-5 years of hands-on experience with diesel engines and yellow iron/heavy equipment. • Strong working knowledge of diesel aftertreatment systems, including DPF, DOC, SCR, DEF systems, regeneration, and emissions-related diagnostics. • Ability to diagnose aftertreatment fault codes, regen failures, sensor issues, and engine derates is highly preferred. • Ability to read, write, and communicate technical service information. • Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation, diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance. • CDL preferred, but not required at time of hire. • Ability to lift over 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding conditions.
Why Join Us?
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more. • Year-Round Stability: The waste industry is essential and reliable. • Growth Opportunities: Unlimited potential to “Connect with Your Future.” • Veterans Welcome: We proudly support and encourage veterans to apply.
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Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans).