Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Diesel Mechanic
Repair and maintain diesel trucks/equipment, ensuring safety and performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Daily duties involve diagnosing and repairing a range of systems, estimating repair costs, adhering to standard labor times, responding to emergency breakdowns, performing safety inspections, completing required documentation, and keeping the work area clean and compliant with safety standards. • Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment • 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 vehicles as top priority • Complete paperwork documenting parts usage and repair times • Review, complete or assign repairs from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports • Maintain a clean, safe work area complying with Corporate/OSHA standards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system repair
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸emergency response
- ▸safety inspection
- ▸documentation
- ▸workplace safety
What You Bring
Diesel mechanics at WM service trucks and equipment that support more than 20 million customers nationwide, using modern tools and procedures to maintain both diesel and, at some locations, CNG trucks. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, be 18 years or older, legally authorized to work in the United States, and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. Successful applicants also need to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination. The role requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing, as well as constant standing, walking, and grasping, with occasional sitting. Workers are regularly exposed to occupational hazards such as cuts, burns, toxic chemicals, and environmental conditions including dirt, odors, noise, and extreme weather, both inside the garage and outdoors. The position may require travel by air; therefore, candidates must possess a REAL ID or an acceptable TSA‑approved alternative. • At least 2 years of relevant work experience • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record • Age 18 years or older • Legal eligibility to work in the United States • Ability to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team • Determined problem solver • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing; standing, walking, grasping; occasional sitting and balancing • Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes • Work performed both inside garage/shop and outdoors in inclement weather, heat and humidity
Requirements
- ▸diesel
- ▸2+ years
- ▸driver's license
- ▸us authorized
- ▸physical
- ▸problem solver
Benefits
Are you looking for a safer work environment, financial security for your family, and a path to advance your mechanical career? WM offers a diesel mechanic role that emphasizes employee well‑being, career progression, and a stable workplace. Compensation includes a starting salary based on experience and stable, predictable hours. Additional benefits feature a quarterly $400 tool allowance, an annual $150 boot allowance, comprehensive health, dental, vision and prescription coverage, education assistance, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption and parent support programs. WM values safety, training, growth, and rewarding benefits for its technicians, inviting you to join a team that prioritizes pride and opportunity. • Stable hours for your financial stability • Tool allowance worth $400 quarterly • Boot allowance worth an additional $150 per year • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription • Annual Education Assistance Benefit for team members • Company‑matched 401(k) • Adoption assistance and parent support • Monday‑Friday work schedule • No weekend work • Stable hours to support work‑life balance • Work location in a repair/maintenance shop at Wilmington, NC hauling site
Work Environment
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