Waste Connections

Integrated solid waste collection, disposal, recycling

Yellow Iron Mechanic

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLake Panasoffkee, FL, USA$35 - $45 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Three to five years of hands-on experience with diesel engines and yellow iron or heavy equipment is required.
Strong working knowledge of diesel aftertreatment systems, including diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalysts, selective catalytic reduction, diesel exhaust fluid systems, regeneration, and emissions-related diagnostics is required.
Ability to diagnose aftertreatment fault codes, regeneration failures, sensor issues, and engine derates is highly preferred.
Ability to read, write, and communicate technical service information is required.
Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation, diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance is required.
A commercial driver's license is preferred but not required at hire.
Ability to lift over 50 pounds and work in physically demanding conditions is required.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
Diagnose and repair diesel engine aftertreatment and emissions systems, including diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalysts, selective catalytic reduction, diesel exhaust fluid, regeneration, and derate-related issues.
Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems.
Work on a fleet of yellow iron equipment, including compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, and articulated dump trucks.
Operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and scrapers.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and company standards.

Desired Qualifications

Compactor experience is a plus.

Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment / Yellow Iron Mechanic!

📍 Location: Heart of Florida Landfill, Lake Panasoffkee, FL
🕡 Schedule: Monday-Friday | Saturdays as needed
💰 Pay: $35-$45/hour DOE

What You’ll Do:

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
Diagnose and repair diesel engine aftertreatment and emissions systems, including DPF, DOC, SCR, DEF, regen, and derate-related issues.
Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems.
Work on a fleet of yellow iron equipment including compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, and articulated dump trucks.
Operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and scrapers. Compactor experience is a plus!
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.

What We’re Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years of hands-on experience with diesel engines and yellow iron/heavy equipment.
Strong working knowledge of diesel aftertreatment systems, including DPF, DOC, SCR, DEF systems, regeneration, and emissions-related diagnostics.
Ability to diagnose aftertreatment fault codes, regen failures, sensor issues, and engine derates is highly preferred.
Ability to read, write, and communicate technical service information.
Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation, diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance.
CDL preferred, but not required at time of hire.
Ability to lift over 50 lbs. and work in physically demanding conditions.

Why Join Us?

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more.
Year-Round Stability: The waste industry is essential and reliable.
Growth Opportunities: Unlimited potential to “Connect with Your Future.”
Veterans Welcome: We proudly support and encourage veterans to apply.

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Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans).

About the Company

Waste Connections

Integrated solid waste collection, disposal, recycling

Waste Connections provides integrated solid waste services (collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling) across primarily secondary and suburban markets in the U.S. and Canada, serving millions of customers. Through its R360 Environmental Solutions unit, it also handles non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery, and disposal in active resource basins like the Permian and Bakken. The company differentiates itself by pursuing exclusive rights or high market shares in targeted markets and by combining municipal/commercial waste services with oilfield waste solutions and intermodal logistics. Its goal is to expand and defend leadership in these markets by growing exclusive franchises and offering a broad, integrated set of waste services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: The Woodlands, TX
Founded: 1997

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