Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Tacoma, WA)

Waste Connections

1d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Recovery 1, a Waste Connections company, has an immediate opening for an experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanic to support our recycling, composting, and disposal operations serving the Tacoma and surrounding South Sound areas. This role is ideal for a skilled diesel mechanic seeking stable, long-term employment in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment. Our mechanics play a critical role in keeping essential equipment operating safely and efficiently every day. Pay & Schedule Pay Range: $38.00–$45.00 per hour, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications Schedule: Monday – Friday 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, averaging 3-10 hours of overtime per week Work Environment This position is based at an active recycling and materials processing facility. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and involves regular exposure to conditions typical of a recycling operation, including: Dust, dirt, mud, and grease Odors associated with recycling and waste materials Heat, cold, and varying weather conditions depending on the season Noise from operating equipment and vehicle traffic Possible exposure to rodents and insects common to outdoor industrial environments The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing on equipment, and working around heavy machinery and mobile equipment. Employees must remain alert, follow all safety protocols, and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe work environment. To be considered for any of our current openings, you must complete an application at www.careers.wasteconnections.com. Once you select your position of interest, you will find application information and additional instructions. We offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan, and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future." A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy equipment or heavy diesel maintenance and repair
Strong knowledge of yellow iron / heavy equipment
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Own and provide personal mechanic tools
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
Proficiency in equipment diagnostics and repair
Ability to read and understand service manuals and technical documentation
High School Diploma or GED required
Safety-sensitive position: YES

Nice To Haves

ASE certifications or welding certifications preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment
Conduct safety checks and routine inspections on vehicles and equipment
Review, troubleshoot, and complete repairs noted on Operator Vehicle Inspection Reports (OVIRs)
Perform maintenance-related work as assigned
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards
Follow all established safety procedures at all times
Communicate equipment conditions, repair needs, and work status clearly and effectively