Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Meadowbranch Landfill is currently looking for a Master/Senior Heavy Equipment for our landfill in Athens, TN. Must be experienced with Tier 4 Heavy Equipment Engines - specifically Caterpillar.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services. Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose Tier 4 Heavy equipment engines, hydraulics, and all machinery.
• Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
• Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, occasional Saturdays as needed.

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 may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair trucks on the road. 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.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive hourly wage plus overtime
• Performance-based career growth potential
• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans
• Income Protection Plans (Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability)
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Flexible Spending Account

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Tier 4 Caterpillar Machinery Experience

Click here to view a " Day in the Life " of our Mechanics: http://www.maddash.net/videos/waste-connections/mechanic.

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)