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NOW HIRING Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic ASAP! (JED Landfill St Cloud)

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At a glance

Compensation
$30/hr
Location
St. Cloud, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Waste Connections is hiring a NOW HIRING Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic ASAP! (JED Landfill St Cloud). Waste Connections is looking for a Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic to join the team at its St Cloud, FL location. The role works 6:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday‑Friday with Saturdays as needed, offering $30 per hour plus DOE. Responsibilities include repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance, and operating various heavy equipment while maintaining a safe work environment.

Key focus areas include Perform repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services., Perform inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment., and Operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 3-5 Years Diesel Experience, and 3-5 Years Yellow Iron Experience. Important skills include Repairs And Preventive Maintenance, Electrical System Diagnosis And Repair, Hydraulic System Diagnosis And Repair, Suspension System Diagnosis And Repair, Brake System Diagnosis And Repair, and Air System Diagnosis And Repair. Preferred (not required): Compactor Experience, Operate Heavy Equipment, Repair Electrical Systems, and Repair Hydraulic Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Repairs and Preventive MaintenanceElectrical System Diagnosis and RepairHydraulic System Diagnosis and RepairSuspension System Diagnosis and RepairBrake System Diagnosis and RepairAir System Diagnosis and RepairOperate BulldozersOperate Wheel LoadersOperate Motor GraderOperate ScraperMaintain Clean Work AreaOSHA StandardsLight Equipment Operation and MaintenanceHeavy Equipment Operation and MaintenanceRead Service and Technical InformationWrite Service and Technical InformationComprehend Service and Technical InformationCommunicate Service and Technical InformationCompactor ExperienceOperate Heavy EquipmentRead Service InformationWrite Service InformationComprehend Service InformationCommunicate Service InformationRead Technical InformationWrite Technical InformationComprehend Technical InformationCommunicate Technical InformationRepair Electrical SystemsRepair Hydraulic SystemsRepair Suspension SystemsRepair Brake SystemsRepair Air SystemsFollow Safety PrecautionsLight Equipment OperationLight Equipment MaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment Maintenance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent3-5 Years Diesel Experience3-5 Years Yellow Iron ExperienceCDL

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

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.

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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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