Heavy Equipment PM Mechanic

at Waste Connections

Record last updated: 5/31/2026 8:24:56 PM

Current Days Open
41
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$24.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$28.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
95
First Seen
1/10/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$24.00 (Hourly)
5/31/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$28.00 (Hourly)
5/31/2026

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Full Job Description

Location: Near Carlsbad, NM | Halfway Landfill Facility Pay Range: $87,000 $102,000 ($24$28+/hr., based on experience + overtime) Schedule: Monday Friday, with occasional weekends | 5560 hour weeks | Day Shift R360 Environmental Solutions, a Waste Connections company, is the nations leading environmental oilfield waste management provider. R360 has the resources to offer superior reliability and results to customers across the country. We are currently looking to add a Heavy Equipment PM Mechanic to our team at the Halfway Landfill Facility near Carlsbad, NM. To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 1+ years of experience as a Mechanic, preferably on Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron. This is a Day Shift position, Monday through Friday, with occasional Weekends. We offer family benefits, 401(k), vacation, and year-round steady work. For out-of-town applicants, we do offer man camp accommodations. The Job: Perform diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on Diesel Trucks and Heavy Equipment/Yellow Iron. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems. Use onboard computer systems to identify and resolve vehicle issues. Complete work orders and documentation using our fleet maintenance software. Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform on-site service calls. Ensure a clean, safe, and OSHA-compliant work environment. Requirements: 1+ years of hands-on Mechanic experience Must have your own tools Basic computer skills for Diagnostics and Documentation Commitment to safety practices and PPE usage Whats in It for You: $24$28/hr. Boot Allowance + Safety Bonuses + Growth Opportunities Reliable Work Hours with built-in Overtime Career Growth with one of the Top Companies in the Industry Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401(k) with Company Match, up to 5% Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Legal & Travel Assistance Plans Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Ready to roll? Join a team that gets it. Were hiring now apply today and start your next chapter in Carlsbad, NM! Waste Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status. #ACBoost Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees. OUR PEOPLE MEAN EVERYTHING TO US Waste Connections is always working to protect the health of the communities we serve, and we are grateful for the hard work and dedication that you bring to your job every day. Working here means you are a safety-minded individual who is making important contributions on a daily basis that will make a positive impact on those around you. We appreciate that you are a person of integrity who takes pride in the work you do. Our Opportunities BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. Youll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future. LETS REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, youll thrive if you are friendly, dedicated, and prefer a work hard/play hard culture that is focused on maintaining our reputation as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. Bring your passion to succeed and youll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture. At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.

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