Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic

Company: Waste Connections
Location: Palm Bay
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

Are you the Best Mechanic to ever turn a wrench?! We are looking for a Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic to join the team at our location in St Cloud, FL . Pay: $30+/hr 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. 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 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran)

Keywords: Waste Connections, Wellington , Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic, Engineering , Palm Bay, Florida