Assistant Diesel Mechanic

WM; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance reimbursement up to $500 per quarter

Boot allowance worth $175 per year

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Company-matched 401(k)

Adoption assistance and parent support

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking an Assistant Diesel Mechanic in Kosciusko, MS. The role involves inspecting and repairing a variety of vehicle systems, ensuring safety, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal for entry-level candidates looking for a full-time opportunity with a focus on family stability and safety at work.

Qualifications

• A 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 perform physical requirements of the position.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair various vehicle systems.
• Estimate time and material costs for repairs.
• Conduct safety checks on vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Team player

Problem solver

Job description

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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 Assistant Diesel Mechanic at WM – and more.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting salary of $21+ per hour depending on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Tool allowance reimbursement up to $500 per quarter
• Boot allowance worth an additional $175 per year
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage
• We are committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistant Benefit available for team members
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

Hours & Location

• Monday – Friday every week
• Starts at 12:00 pm
• 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 Kosciusko, MS hauling site

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 your work within our Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs)
• Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns
• Conduct 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
• Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s 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

People We Seek

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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• 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 a 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

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

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