Dry Creek Landfill,a Waste Connections company, is looking for a safety conscienceHeavy EquipmentMechanicto join our teamin Eagle Point, OR!
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Location: 6260 Dry Creek Landfill, Eagle Point, OR
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Landfill Operating Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wed - Fri. and 6:00 AM- 4:30 PM Saturdays.
Work schedule:Full-Time 40+hrs/Week. Schedule will vary within operating hours. Occasional Overtime as needed.
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Drug and alcohol testing: Subject to pre-employment drug testing and to random drug testing.
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Competitive Compensation:
Starting Pay Rate:$27.00 - $32.00/hr DOE
• Yearly Safety Bonuses
• Yearly Boot Allowance
• Bi-Weekly pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth opportunities- We pride ourselves on promoting from within
• We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and online discounts.
• 401K retirement with company match.
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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Performingmechanical repairand maintenance on heavy trucks, earth moving, and related construction equipment including: road graders, gasoline and diesel-powered tractors, compactors, and dozers.
- Completing work assignments received both verbally and as written work orders.
- Determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.
- Perform repairs and assignedpreventative maintenanceservices including inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnose Tier 4heavy equipmentengines, hydraulics, and all machinery.
- Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
- Maintain records of routine maintenance performed, defects and trouble spots identified, and repairs completed following establishedrecord keepingprocedures utilizingDossier.
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
- Performs field service work for emergency breakdowns.
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
- Work cooperatively with other Landfill employees.
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Job Requirements:
- 5+ year experience inheavy equipment maintenance, or completion of a recognized heavy duty equipment mechanic apprenticeship.
- Class A CDL OR the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Provide personal tools.
- Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
- Familiarity and skill in the effective use ofhandheld computer testing equipment.
- Punctual and reliable in work attendance and job performance.
- Ability to work independent of direct supervision and to respond with flexibility to potentially changing service demands.
- Reading, writing, and verbal skills required to read and understand manuals and work instructions, respond to written and oral instructions, and to provide written documentation and to exchange information in English.
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Preferred Additional Skills:
Knowledge and skill infabricationand the safe, efficient and effective use of tools used infabrication, including both mig andarc welding,cutting torches,plasma arcs,hydraulic jacks,overhead hoists,hydraulic presses,porta-power, and pressure washers.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Candidates for employment must meet position requirements and successfully pass post offer employment examinations including:
- Background Check
- MVR Check (Clean Driving Record)
- Drug screen
- Physical Capacity exam
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****If applying through Indeed or other third party site:
To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application directly through our website at: www.wasteconnections.com
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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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