Heavy Equipment Mechanic

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values:
To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

• Serve With Passion
• Innovate Relentlessly
• Engage With Integrity
• Build Community
• Be Accountable:
  The Mechanic (9am-7pm) is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the fleet equipment. Equipment includes but is not limited to wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, man lifts, and grinders. The Mechanic should have demonstrable work practices with safety as the number one goal. You will perform appropriate preventive maintenance on equipment and necessary repairs to keep machines up and running daily.

Shop Manager

• Perform services, diagnostics, and parts replacement for company fleet
• Identify problems and come up with viable solutions
• Service conveyors and various sorting equipment

• Work in a team environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Full-time position with overtime opportunities
• Must have own tools (large impact tools will be provided)
• Able and willing to learn computer tracking software
• Able and willing to maintain a clean work environment
• ASE certifications and/or vocational/technical training are a plus
• Ability to drive a truck with a manual transmission
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills preferred
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Previous CDL truck driving experience a plus
• Waste industry experience is a plus
• Experience with routine maintenance operations is required
• Knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere parts and systems is a plus
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Must frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Some regional travel required

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Sporadic local travel required

$32-$42 an hour depending on experience