Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Canyon County; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team. This role involves inspecting, diagnosing, and maintaining heavy machinery essential for landfill operations. You will work with a variety of equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency while performing repairs and conducting routine inspections. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy equipment maintenance and a commitment to safety standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to essential operations in a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety principles for automotive repair.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on landfill vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Maintain service logs and manage inventory for repairs.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems Repair

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Diagnostic Equipment Usage

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Tools

Air-Powered Tools

Diagnostic Software

Automotive Shop Tools

Job description

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Job Summary

A Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy machinery used in landfill operations. This includes bulldozers, compactors, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and other specialized landfill equipment. The mechanic ensures all equipment operates safely and efficiently to support daily landfill operations. This position must be able to work 10-hour days and variable shifts

Starting hourly wage: $30.50 - $36.54

Job Summary

A Landfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy machinery used in landfill operations. This includes bulldozers, compactors, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, and other specialized landfill equipment. The mechanic ensures all equipment operates safely and efficiently to support daily landfill operations. This position must be able to work 10-hour days and variable shifts

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Conducts maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on all landfill vehicles, heavy equipment, and related machinery.
• Repairs hydraulic systems, drivetrains, suspensions, steering systems, HVAC systems, ventilation, emissions, and related components.
• Perform engine tune-ups including computerized control systems
• Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper functionality
• Performs routine inspections to detect mechanical issues
• Utilize diagnostic and electronic equipment with relevant software applications for assigned tasks
• Identify worn-out parts and recommend replacements
  
  

Recordkeeping & Documentation

• Maintain detailed service logs and reports on all repairs and maintenance
• Orders parts and manages inventory for a wide range of equipment and vehicles as needed
  
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and equipment support teams.
• Work with operators and managers to understand equipment issues
• Provide recommendations on equipment operation and care
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all duties in compliance with County and Department policies, procedures, and safety standards, as well as industry regulations and best practice
• Performs as relief heavy equipment operator, as needed
• Performs other related duties as required
• Exhibit integrity, resourcefulness, and innovation in executing assigned tasks
  
  

Qualifications

Skills & Abilities

• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices in the automotive mechanic trade, including hydraulic and electrical systems, with a focus on heavy-duty maintenance and equipment.
• Safety principles and best practices for heavy equipment and automotive repair, including the use of air-powered tools, lifts, and hoists
• Read and understand maintenance and repair manuals for heavy equipment and automotive systems
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
  
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required: and
• Associates degree in Votech or Heavy Equipment Mechanic is preferred;
• At least five (5) years of technically related equipment repair and operation experience is required; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
  
  

Special Qualifications

• Idaho Drivers License with Class B CDL endorsement
• Must successfully complete a background investigation
  
  

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize document
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of automotive shop tools including hand and power tools, electronic diagnostic and related specialized equipment, operate heavy equipment and motor vehicles, and make adjustments to equipment
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, strength, agility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to lift/move up to 100 pounds, work under vehicles and in confined spaces, remove and replace parts for repair and replacement, and work in an automotive shop and landfill environment
  
  

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Compensation: From $30.50 to $36.54 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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