LRI, a Waste Connections Company, is hiring a highly experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team at our Hidden Valley Transfer Station site in Puyallup, Washington. This demanding, hands-on role is ideal for professionals who excel in high-responsibility environments and are committed to safety, reliability, and technical excellence. Compensation & Schedule Hourly Pay: $35.00–$40.00, based on experience and certifications Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM Overtime: Required as needed to meet operational demands About the Role This position involves complex diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of heavy diesel equipment. It is classified as safety-sensitive, meaning the work directly impacts the safety of personnel, equipment, and the public. Key Responsibilities Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on heavy diesel and yellow iron equipment Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards Troubleshoot and resolve issues from Operator Vehicle Inspection Reports Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area Communicate repair needs clearly and professionally Follow all safety protocols and procedures without exception Minimum Requirements 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and diesel repair Strong knowledge of yellow iron machinery, hydraulics, and diesel systems Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions Must own and maintain a complete set of professional-grade tools Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics High school diploma or GED required ASE certifications or welding qualifications are preferred Must be a self-starter capable of working independently Safety-Sensitive: If offered the position, the candidate must pass all pre-employment screenings, including: Background Check – Comprehensive criminal history screening Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) – Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required Drug Screening – Pre-employment drug test, including marijuana To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.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". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACMaintenance 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.

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