Heavy Equipment Mechanic

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment (Yellow Iron) Mechanic to join our team at our North Carolina landfills. In this position you will be doing preventative maintenance and repairs on our heavy equipment.  You will be splitting time between Shotwell Landfill in Knightdale and Tri-corners Landfill in Liberty.

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.
• Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper, compactor, excavator. Able to operate 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.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ and or Experience:

• 2 years’ experience as a Diesel Mechanic
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• ASE Diesel Certification an asset

Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations

• ASE Diesel Certification preferred
• Must be able to multi-task and have an attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Great attention to detail.