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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Connections
Harper, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026

Plum Thickett Landfill is looking for a safety conscience Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team in Harper, Kansas.

PAY:

$30 - $40 per hour

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
*Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of engine and powertrain components, electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
*Effectively and efficiently repair equipment. Some of the heavy equipment currently on site: Compactors, Dozers, Excavators, Motor grader, Water truck and Articulated Dump Trucks.
*Ability to operate compactors, bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader experience preferred, but not required.
*Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
*Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
*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 50 pounds.
* Work environment may be indoors in a shop, or outdoors to repair equipment on the face of the landfill. Sometimes necessary to work in awkward or tight positions and to handle greasy or dirty tools. These factors require following basic safety precautions.
*The employee is exposed to outside weather, including frequent wet and/or humid conditions, as well as exposure to fumes and vibration. Noise level is usually moderate.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
*Valid drivers license.
* Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.
*Minimum of 10 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (both diesel and yellow iron heavy equipment maintenance and repair, experience).
*Must own personal tools.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at 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 : $30 - $40

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