Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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.
• 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.

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