Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Waste Connections
Rockford, IL
About the Job
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.
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.
Source : Waste Connections
