Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic role is an onsite position based in Southaven, MS. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the landfill operations team in maintaining heavy machinery to ensure safe and efficient site performance. This role exists to perform critical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, including compactors, dozers, and excavators. By conducting preventive maintenance and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, the mechanic ensures that all landfill machinery remains in compliance with safety and environmental standards.

What you'll do

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy equipment
• troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• conduct safety inspections
• maintain service records
• respond to field equipment breakdowns
• ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

southaven ms

heavy equipment

mechanic

diesel

maintenance

landfill

repair

diagnostics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, employee assistance program, emergency travel assistance, prepaid legal plan, scholarship opportunities, employee stock purchase plan, employee relief fund

About the employer

Waste Connections is hiring for this role. Industry: Solid Waste Landfill. Sector: 56.