4021-John Smith Road Landfill, United States of America
Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
$38–46/HR
John Smith Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join the team in Hollister, CA! The schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7am - 3:30pm, plus some weekend overtime as needed. Starting pay range will be $38-46 per hour, depending on experience. Waste Connections has many opportunities for qualified and motivated individuals who want to be part of a dynamic organization. We provide competitive benefits and lots of room for individual growth as the company expands. Because we operate with a highly decentralized structure, we look for individuals who are energetic and have individual initiative and creativity. Join us and be a part of a winning team! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Diagnose and perform repairs on heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, compactor, motor grader, forklift, water trucks, and all equipment on site as needed. Ability to diagnose and repair all components; electrical, hydraulic, engines, transmissions, air conditioning, brakes. Some computer skills needed, use Caterpillar E.T. program to diagnose and repair. Follow safety procedures as set out by Caterpillar and Waste Connections Use lock-out tag out procedure. Fill out work order daily to keep track of hours and work performed. Upon completion of assignments, must provide signatures on all inspection reports. Make parts list and order parts as needed using a P.O. system. Fabricate and weld, using gas or arc as needed. Report all problems to supervisor, keep track daily by using a notebook for each machine Perform preventative services as needed. Maintain a clean working environment Other duties may be assigned. QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: At least 3 years experience of heavy equipment maintenance. Able to work utilizing safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, uniform, and hearing protection (PPE). Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence accurately. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization. Ability to read and write in English. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. ASE Certification is a plus PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; push and pull tool box weighing up to 100 lb. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, earplugs required. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACBoost Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.