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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections
Rosemount, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
SKB Environmental, a Waste Connections company, is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our GROWING team in Rosemount, MN.

Pay: $41-$50 per hour Depending on Experience!

Applicants for this role must possess a strong, dedicated, safety conscience work ethic along with a positive can-do attitude.

Hours are typically 6:30 AM – 3 PM, Monday thru Friday; Some opportunity for overtime

Why You Need To Join Us

  • CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed All-stars know what they do is important.
  • INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees.
  • RESPECT: We show respect for our customers and fellow employees. Respect for ourselves grows through all the hard work and great service we provide to the communities we are privileged to serve.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Perform repairs and assigned preventative maintenance services.
  • Performs inspections, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulics, suspension brake and air systems on heavy equipment.
  • Utilize vehicle computer electro systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
  • Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing heavy equipment, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
  • Conducts safety checks on equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment 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 60 pounds.
  • Work environment will require the ability to work in the field for all outdoor weather conditions.
  • Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

  • Minimum of 1 years’ experience, that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above (preferred); Entry Level Graduate considered.
  • Welding / Fabrication experience.
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic repairs.
  • Great written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well organized.
  • Must provide own personal tools.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $41 - $50

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