**📍** **_Harper, Kansas_** **💼** **_Full-Time | On-Site_** **💰** **_Salary: $90,000-$100,000 with Annual Bonus Opportunity_** **Who Are We?** We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. **Why Join Us?** ✅ **Competitive Pay & Bonuses** ✅ **Career Growth** – We invest in YOU by providing CDL training & career advancement opportunities ✅ **Excellent Benefits:** + Health, dental, and vision insurance + 5% **401(k) match** for retirement savings + Paid time off and holidays✅ **A Strong Company Culture** – We value **integrity, teamwork, and a great work environment** **What You’ll Do:** + Lead by example by working on equipment in the shop on a day-to-day basis + Champion and enforce our corporate safety program. + Lead and foster collaboration across the maintenance team. + Ensure mechanics and PM techs are properly trained and supported. + Maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards. + Oversee inventory control and equipment maintenance. + Train mechanics in diagnostics and repair techniques. + Assign and schedule work for shop personnel. + Coordinate external repairs when needed. + Test vehicles to troubleshoot and verify repairs. + Manage parts purchasing and vendor pricing. + Assist with monthly financial projections and annual budgeting. + Keep departmental costs within budget. **What You Bring:** + Minimum 10+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, with a proven track record of developing and implementing preventative maintenance and asset replacement programs. + Strong knowledge of yellowiron equipment is essential. + Knowledge of waste management industry is preferred. + CAT Qualifications + Familiarity with container shops and welding is an advantage. + Strong communication skills, with the ability to read, interpret, estimate, calculate, and document maintenance-related data. + Proficiency with computers and technology. + Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage and develop a high-performing team. 🚛 **We Keep Our Promises!** At Waste Connections, we believe in **empowering our employees** . Our culture is built on **respect, reliability, and integrity** —when we say we’ll do something, we follow through! **Ready to Join Our Team?** Apply today and take the next step in your career with Waste Connections! **📩 Apply Now:** https://careers.wasteconnections.com/ 🚛 _Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status._ \#INWCC