Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic JED Landfill ( St Cloud FL)

  • Waste Connections
  • Saint Cloud, Florida
  • Full Time

Waste Connections is looking for a Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron Mechanic to join the team at our location in St Cloud, FL.

6:30am to 5:00pm Monday though Friday and Saturday as needed.

$30.00 plus an hour DOE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.

  • Performs inspections, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.

  • Several pieces of yellow iron currently on site. (Compactors, Dozers, Excavators, Motor grader, Water truck and Articulated Dump Truck)

  • Ability to efficiently operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor grader, scraper. Compactor experience preferred , but not required.

  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  • Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds.

  • Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment is desired.

  • Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Ability to read, writes, comprehend and communicate service and technical information.

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified (both diesel and yellow iron experience).

  • CDL is preferred but not required at time of hire.

  • VETERAN are encourage to apply.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

  • Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

  • VETERANS are encouraged to apply.

If you have questions or need help with your application feel free to call the Pete Carreon at ....

#ACMaintenance

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Job ID: 515778230
Originally Posted on: 4/1/2026

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