Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Diesel Mechanic
Maintain and repair diesel trucks/equipment, ensuring safety and operational reliability.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The regular shift runs from 1 pm to 9 pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekend work, at WM’s repair and maintenance shop located on the Augusta, GA hauling site. Mechanics service trucks and equipment that support more than 20 million WM customers nationwide, using modern tools and procedures to maintain diesel and, at some sites, CNG fleets. Each day you will diagnose, repair and test a variety of systems, ensuring vehicles leave the shop safely and reliably for the community. The role involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing, and constant standing, walking and grasping, with occasional sitting. Workers are regularly exposed to cuts, burns, toxic chemicals, as well as dirt, odors, noise, and extreme weather while operating both inside garages and outdoors. • Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems • Estimate time and material costs for repairs and parts • Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs) • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls • Conduct safety checks on all vehicles • Complete paperwork documenting parts usage and repair times • Assist senior mechanics with project work • Review and address repairs from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports • Maintain clean, OSHA‑compliant work area
Key Responsibilities
- ▸diagnostics
- ▸system repair
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸emergency service
- ▸safety checks
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
Candidates need at least two years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, be 18 or older, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Physical ability to meet job demands and successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and physical are also required. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discrimination and provides accommodations in the hiring process. The position may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel. • Stable Monday‑Friday, 1 pm‑9 pm shift; no weekends • 2 + years relevant diesel‑mechanic experience • Valid driver’s license with clean record • Must be 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical • Enjoy independent and collaborative work • Adapt to daily variety and new challenges • Determined problem‑solver attitude • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing; constant standing, walking, grasping • Regular exposure to cuts, burns, toxic chemicals • Regular exposure to dirt, odors, noise, extreme weather • Work performed both inside garages/shops and outdoors in inclement conditions
Requirements
- ▸diesel mechanic
- ▸driver license
- ▸legal authorization
- ▸drug screen
- ▸problem solver
- ▸physical ability
Benefits
Are you looking for a safer work environment, financial security for your family, and a path to advance your mechanic career? WM offers a supportive workplace that puts employee well‑being first, making it an ideal next step for dedicated diesel mechanics. Diesel mechanics at WM earn a starting hourly wage of $28 – $30, enjoy stable Monday‑Friday hours, and receive a $400 quarterly tool allowance plus a $150 bi‑annual boot allowance. Comprehensive health coverage includes dental, vision and prescriptions, and the benefits package also features annual education assistance, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption and parent‑support programs. • Starting hourly wage $28–$30 (experience‑based) • $400 quarterly tool allowance • $150 boot allowance twice a year • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage • Annual education assistance benefit • Company‑matched 401(k) plan • Adoption assistance and parent‑support programs
Work Environment
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