Position Overview
**Waste Connections** is seeking a skilled and reliable **Heavy Equipment Mechanic** to join our landfill operations team in **Byhalia, MS** . This role is essential to keeping our equipment running safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental & operational standards. The ideal candidate is experienced with large, diesel-powered machinery, comfortable working outdoors, and committed to safety.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy equipment such as compactors, dozers, loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and other landfill machinery.
+ Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
+ Conduct inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.
+ Complete preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate service records.
+ Respond to equipment breakdowns in the field and perform onβsite repairs.
+ Operate equipment as needed to test functionality aft...