Portland, OR, 97240, USA
16 days ago
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
**Northwest Container Services** , a Waste Connections company, is looking to hire a highly motivated, **Heavy Equipment Mechanic** to work on a variety of lifts, chassis and construction equipment. Maintenance performed on equipment such asTerex Top Pick Lift Trucks, Hyster 1-ton, 2-ton & 15-ton forklifts, graders, sweepers, water truck, bucket loaders, yard hostlers, chassis, and truck lifts. Pay range is **$28-$35/HR DOE** Schedule is **Monday - Friday** Shift is **5:00 AM to 1:30 PM** with some overtime as needed. Safety Sensitive: **Yes** **RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. + Diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, suspension, differential, planetary, wet and air brakes on vehicles and equipment. + Have basic computer / electronic skills. + Utilize vehicle computer electronic systems and laptop programs for repairs. + Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards. + Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over **75** pounds. **REQUIREMENTS:** + **Shows up to work ON TIME every day ready to work!** + Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. + Provide your own mechanics tools. + Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate service and technical information. + Minimum of **2 to 4 years** of experience working with heavy equipment. Open to high school or college graduates looking to get trained in the heavy equipment field. **What we offer to you:** + Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits + Uniforms/Safety Gear + Yearly Boot allowance + Tool Allowance **Why you need to join us!** + **Safety # 1 Operating Value** + **INTEGRITY:** “saying what you will do and follow through with what you say” + Always provide the best **Customer Service** experience possible + Being a **Premier** rail service company makes it _a_ **_great place to work_** **_​_** To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.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". 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. \#ACBoost
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