Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Location
- 6370-Chambersburg
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Waste Connections is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team at the Blue Ridge Landfill.
Hours: 5AM-4PM
In this hands-on role, you’ll inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment to help keep our operation running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy troubleshooting mechanical problems, working with heavy machinery, and being part of a team that takes pride in keeping equipment moving, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of heavy equipment and machinery
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues
- Repair or replace engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic components, electrical systems, and other equipment components
- Identify potential equipment problems before they lead to breakdowns
- Complete repairs safely, accurately, and efficiently
- Maintain accurate service and repair records
- Keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean and organized
- Follow company safety procedures and manufacturer specifications
- Work closely with operations and maintenance team members to minimize equipment downtime
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, diesel equipment, or similar machinery
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance
- Ability to use diagnostic tools and equipment
- Ability to read and understand service manuals, schematics, and repair information
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Dependable, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when needed
- Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with heavy equipment maintenance
Experience With Equipment Such As:
Experience working on equipment such as the following is a plus:
- Loaders
- Excavators
- Dozers
- Compactors
- Skid steers
- Forklifts
- Other diesel-powered or heavy industrial equipment
Why Join Us?
Weekly pay w/ overtime
- Annual rate increase
- Quarterly Safety Bonus
- Affordable Health Insurance with great coverage
- 100% matching 401K up to your 5% contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Scholarship Program for kids
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid short & long term disability
- Emotional Health Support
- Paid parental leave
- Extremely generous PTO that you begin earning Week 1
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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From Waste Connections US, Inc's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 13 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job