Yellow Iron Mechanic

Waste Connections of Canada Inc.

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6472-Heart of Florida Landfill Until 8/25/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

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 fix electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems.
  • Work with 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 equipment.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate technical service information.
  • CDL preferred (but not required at time of hire).
  • Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • 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 this role

Summary

Maintain and repair heavy equipment including diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Job title

Yellow Iron Mechanic

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

On-site at Heart of Florida Landfill, no remote work

Salary

$35-$45 hour DOE

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

diesel enginesheavy equipment operationhydraulic systemselectrical systemspreventive maintenance

Preferred skills

CDLcompactors

Specializations

heavy equipmentdiesel engineshydraulic systemselectrical systemsheavy machinery operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site