Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Senior Diesel Mechanic-$5000 New Hire Bonus
Maintain and repair diesel trucks and equipment, ensuring safety and operational readiness.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Senior Diesel Mechanics at WM work primarily in the Lakeland, Florida repair and maintenance shop, handling both diesel equipment and, at certain sites, a growing fleet of CNG trucks. Each day involves diagnosing and fixing trucks that serve over 20 million customers nationwide, using modern tools and established procedures while maintaining strict safety standards. • Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems • Estimate time and material costs for repairs and new parts • Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs) • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls • Conduct safety checks on vehicles • Complete required paperwork documenting parts usage and repair times • Review, complete, or assign repairs from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports • Maintain a clean, safe work area compliant with Corporate/OSHA standards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system repair
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸emergency service
- ▸safety checks
- ▸documentation
- ▸osha compliance
What You Bring
The company champions safety, diversity and equal opportunity, providing accommodations for qualified applicants and requiring a REAL ID or equivalent for travel. WM’s culture promotes teamwork, independent problem‑solving, and continuous training to help technicians grow. • Preferred: CDL and ASE certifications • 4 years of relevant work experience • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record • Must be over 18 years of age • Legally eligible 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 • Require frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing; constant standing, walking, grasping; occasional sitting and balancing • Exposure to dirty, noisy, odorous, extreme weather environments • Work performed in both indoor garage/shop/gas‑plant settings and outdoor conditions including inclement weather, heat, and humidity
Requirements
- ▸cdl
- ▸ase
- ▸4 years
- ▸driver's license
- ▸physical
- ▸problem solver
Benefits
WM invites experienced mechanics who value a safe workplace, financial stability for their families, and opportunities for career growth to consider the Senior Diesel Mechanic position. The company emphasizes employee well‑being and offers a clear path for advancement. • Starting salary of $25+ per hour depending on experience • Stable hours for financial stability • Tool allowance reimbursement up to $400 per quarter • Boot allowance of $150 twice a year • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision, and prescription • Annual Education Assistant Benefit for team members • Company‑matched 401(k) • Adoption assistance and parent support • Monday‑Friday schedule; Saturdays as needed during holiday weeks
Work Environment
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