2nd Shift Senior Technician

WM (Waste Management); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Tool allowance

Boot allowance

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Sr. Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair a fleet that serves millions of customers. You will work on diesel and growing CNG trucks, using modern tools and procedures to ensure high standards of safety and reliability in our shop environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, adherence to safety procedures, and collaboration with the team to support community service. This position offers stable hours and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment.
• Estimate time and material costs on vehicle repairs and new parts.
• Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs).
• Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow OSHA standards.
• Document parts usage and repair times; complete required paperwork.
• Assist senior Mechanics with project work.

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Brake systems

Vehicle maintenance

Education

4 years of relevant work experience

Job description

About the Position

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family's financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That's what you get as a Sr. Diesel Mechanic at WM - and more.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting salary of $23-45 per hour depending on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Tool allowance worth $ 350 per quarter
• Boot allowance worth an additional $ 300
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

Hours and Location

• Monday - Friday
• 3:00pm - 1:30am
• We're committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
• The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our St. Louis, Mo hauling site.

Responsibilities

Each day you'll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a (job title) you can take pride in watching a truck roll out of the shop, knowing your local community will be supported by your hard work. Our mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill - and determination. You'll be using modern tools and procedures to deliver exceptional maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks.

• Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment.
• Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and new parts.
• Perform your work within our Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs).
• Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Safety checks on vehicles - the safety of every single employee and the people in our communities is our number one priority
• Complete required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assisting senior Mechanics in the completion of project work.
• Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience
• A valid drivers license, with a clean driving record
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

The Kind of People Who Thrive in Our Teams

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop
• Happy working independently and as part of a team
• Likes variety - every day provides a new challenge
• Determined problem solvers.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often;
• This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Additional Conditions

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that