About the Role
<h3><b>Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment / Yellow Iron Mechanic!</b></h3><p></p><p>📍<span> </span><b>Location:</b><span> </span>Heart of Florida Landfill – Lake Panasoffkee, FL<br />🕡<span> </span><b>Schedule:</b><span> </span>Monday–Friday | Saturdays as needed<br />💰<span> </span><b>Pay:</b><span>$35-$45<span> </span></span>hour DOE</p><h3><b>What You’ll Do:</b></h3><ul><li>Perform repairs and<span> </span><span>preventive maintenance</span><span> </span>on a variety of heavy equipment.</li><li>Diagnose and fix electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems.</li><li>Work with a fleet of yellow iron equipment including compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, and articulated dump trucks.</li><li>Operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and scrapers. (Compactor experience is a plus!)</li><li>Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.</li></ul><h3><b>What We’re Looking For:</b></h3><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li><li>3–5 years of hands-on experience with diesel engines and yellow iron equipment.</li><li>Ability to read, write, and communicate technical service information.</li><li><span>CDL</span><span> </span>preferred (but not required at time of hire).</li><li>Strong knowledge of<span> </span><span>heavy equipment operation</span><span> </span>and maintenance.</li><li>Ability to lift over 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions.</li></ul><h3><b>Why Join Us?</b></h3><ul><li><b>Comprehensive Benefits:</b><span> </span>Medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more.</li><li><b>Year-Round Stability:</b><span> </span>The waste industry is essential and reliable.</li><li><b>Growth Opportunities:</b><span> </span>Unlimited potential to “Connect with Your Future.”</li><li><b>Veterans Welcome:</b><span> </span>We proudly support and encourage veterans to apply.</li></ul><p></p><p>#ACBoost</p><p></p><p><i><b>Apply today</b></i><b><span> </span>and Connect with Your Future!</b></p><p><span class="emphasis-2"><i><b>Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)</b></i></span></p>