Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Join Tank's Recycling and Landfill as a Full-Time Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Tucson, Arizona, and bring your expertise to a company dedicated to innovation in the recycling and waste reduction industry. This onsite position offers you a chance to work directly with heavy equipment while contributing to a company that values integrity and safety. With a competitive pay range dependent on experience, your skills will be recognized and rewarded in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. At Tank's, you will collaborate with a high-performance team of problem solvers and abundant thinkers, enabling you to grow professionally and tackle exciting challenges daily. You will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, 401(k), and Paid Time Off. This is an opportunity to not just repair machinery, but also to contribute to sustainable operations and a cleaner future.

Apply today to make an impact in your community.

Let us introduce ourselves

Tank’s Recycling & Landfill is a locally owned and operated Tucson company providing sustainable solutions for construction, demolition, landscape, and inert material recycling. With multiple landfill and reclamation sites across Tucson, we’re committed to responsible waste management, exceptional customer service, and supporting our community. Our team works hard to protect our environment while providing dependable, efficient service to contractors, landscapers, and homeowners.

What does a Heavy Equipment Mechanic do?

As a Full-Time Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Tank's Recycling and Landfill, you will have the exciting opportunity to travel between various sites in Tucson, working on a diverse range of heavy equipment and machinery. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining essential equipment such as wood grinders, excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers, and over-the-road commercial vehicles. This role not only allows you to hone your technical skills but also provides a dynamic work environment where each day presents new challenges. Your expertise will directly contribute to the efficient operations of our landscaping and recycling services, making a tangible impact in the community while working with advanced machinery.

Are you a good fit for this Heavy Equipment Mechanic job?

To excel as a Full-Time Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Tank's Recycling and Landfill, candidates must possess a robust skill set that aligns with the diverse machinery you will encounter. Experience with all types of construction equipment is essential, particularly high and low-speed grinders and recycling equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills in hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems are crucial for diagnosing and resolving issues effectively. Competency in welding, both stick and wire, as well as hard surfacing of wear parts, will further enhance your ability to maintain equipment to the highest standards.

Additionally, familiarity with onsite work in the field will be invaluable, ensuring you can adapt to various challenges while delivering reliable solutions. Your technical expertise will play a vital role in supporting our operations and maintaining the efficiency of essential machinery.

Required Certification

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic certification from CAT, John Deere, or an accredited trade school is required.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Must have experience with:
• -all types of construction equipment
• -working in the field
• -high and low speed grinders
• -recycling equipment
• -over the road commercial vehicles
• -strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems
• -competent at welding (stick and wire) and hard surfacing of wear parts

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If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

Must be drug-free and submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.