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Waste Connections

Yellow Iron Mechanic

Salary$35 – $45/hr
Location6472-Heart of Florida Landfill
Also inHeart of Florida Landfill – Lake Panasoffkee, FL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–5 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 7, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have5
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
Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance
Ability to lift over 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions
Nice to have1
CDL preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
Long term disability
Life insurance
401(k)
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:
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Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of heavy equipment.
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Diagnose and fix electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems.
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Work with a fleet of yellow iron equipment including compactors, dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, and articulated dump trucks.
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Operate bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, and scrapers. (Compactor experience is a plus!)
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
What We’re Looking For:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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3–5 years of hands-on experience with diesel engines and yellow iron equipment.
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Ability to read, write, and communicate technical service information.
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CDL preferred (but not required at time of hire).
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Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
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Ability to lift over 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions.
Why Join Us?
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more.
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Year-Round Stability: The waste industry is essential and reliable.
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Growth Opportunities: Unlimited potential to “Connect with Your Future.”
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Veterans Welcome: We proudly support and encourage veterans to apply.
#ACBoost
Apply today and Connect with Your Future!
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
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