Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Waste Connections
**Winnebago Landfill is currently hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Rockford, Illinois.**
In this position you will primarily be working on our Heavy Equipment and a variety of equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
+ Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of powertrain, electrical and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment, such as dozers, compactors, excavators, ADT’s, etc.
+ Perform power washing on heavy equipment during routine preventative maintenance.
+ Complete required paperwork utilizing equipment maintenance software program associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
+ Reviews and completes repairs identified on Daily Inspection Reports.
+ Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
+ Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns that may take place in the landfill.
+ Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.
+ Typical schedule is Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays.
+ Other job related duties as assigned.
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 may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair equipment in the field.
+ Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
+ Minimum of two years’ experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
+ Must provide own personal tools.
+ Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
+ Welding/fabrication experience a _huge plus_ !
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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