Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is an onsite role located in Ellendale, TN. Compensation is not specified in the posting. This position supports the landfill operations team by maintaining heavy machinery essential to waste disposal services. The role is responsible for ensuring that heavy equipment remains safe, efficient, and compliant with environmental standards. The mechanic performs routine maintenance, diagnostics, and field repairs on various landfill machinery.

What you'll do

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on compactors, dozers, loaders, excavators, and haul trucks
• troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• complete preventive maintenance
• respond to field breakdowns
• maintain service records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

heavy equipment mechanic

ellendale tn

waste connections

maintenance

diesel engines

hydraulics

landfill

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Prepaid Legal Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Scholarship opportunities.

Why this role

Landfill operations focus, outdoor work environment, comprehensive benefits package.

About the employer

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