Day-Shift Heavy Equipment Mechanic Assistant

Space Coast Chamber; Okeechobee, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Plan

Healthcare Coverage (Dental, Vision, P

Company-matched 401(k)

Annual Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Okeechobee, FL. The role focuses on safe operation, hands-on repair of heavy equipment, and collaboration with senior mechanics across multiple facilities.

The position offers stable daytime hours, benefit coverage, and opportunities for education assistance and a company 401(k) match. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States and pass pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repair and adjust heavy equipment including bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, loaders, forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in repair and adjustment of equipment including bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, loaders, yard trucks, tractors, forklifts.
• Wash vehicles and equipment.
• Assist Senior Mechanics in project work.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulics, motors, transmissions, electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance as per site checklist.
• Handle paperwork like work orders and PM checklists.

Job description

Waste Management is seeking an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Okeechobee, FL. The role focuses on safe operation, hands-on repair of heavy equipment, and collaboration with senior mechanics across multiple facilities.

The position offers stable daytime hours, benefit coverage, and opportunities for education assistance and a company 401(k) match. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States and pass pre-employment screening.