Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

Avenal Landfill, a Waste Connections company, is seeking a Lube Technician / Fueler to join our team in Avenal, CA! Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with occasional Saturday work as needed (overtime) Compensation: Starting pay is $29-32 per hour, based on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid vacation, and more. Why Waste Connections? With a footprint across North America and nearly 24,000 employees, Waste Connections is a leader in the waste services industry. Our decentralized structure allows for greater flexibility and local decision-making, empowering our teams to make the best choices for their communities. We prioritize safety, integrity, and customer service, fostering a positive and engaging environment for our employees. Our commitment to running a successful, growing business creates endless opportunities for career advancement and a culture that values happy, motivated team members. Lube Technician Duties and Responsibilities Perform routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, including loaders, dozers, compactors, excavators, haul trucks, and support vehicles. Fuel heavy equipment and vehicles in accordance with company procedures and environmental regulations. Check and service engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, transmission fluid, differential oils, and grease points. Lubricate equipment components according to manufacturer maintenance schedules. Inspect equipment for leaks, excessive wear, damage, and other mechanical issues during service. Replace filters, including oil, fuel, hydraulic, air, and coolant filters. Monitor and maintain fluid inventories and fuel storage systems. Complete daily service records, maintenance logs, fuel usage reports, and inspection documentation. Assist mechanics with repairs and maintenance projects as needed. Perform basic troubleshooting and report equipment deficiencies to maintenance supervisors. Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance, fueling, and lube service areas. Follow all landfill safety procedures, environmental compliance requirements, and OSHA regulations. Respond to equipment service calls in active landfill operating areas. Safely operate service trucks, fuel trucks, lubrication equipment, and related maintenance tools. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of service vehicles and equipment. Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of oils, fuels, filters, and other regulated wastes. Support efforts to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency. Qualifications 1+ years experience working in a shop on heavy equipment. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen Ability to work effectively in various outdoor conditions, including exposure to weather elements, physical labor, and a dynamic work environment. To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com. Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest. We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. 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. You’ll 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. LET’S REALIZE YOUR GOALS TOGETHER Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities are all around you. At Waste Connections, you’ll 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 you’ll 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.