Assistant Diesel Mechanic - Antioch, TN

VetJobs; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an Assistant Diesel Mechanic in Antioch, TN. This full-time position offers stable hours, a supportive environment, and various benefits including tool reimbursement and healthcare starting from day one. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet, ensuring our community is served effectively.

Benefits

Tool allowance reimbursement up to $2,000

Boot allowance

Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental and vision

Paid tuition and scholarships for dependents

Company-matched 401(k)

Adoption assistance and parent support

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Estimate time and materials for repairs.
• Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Job Description

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 an Assistant Diesel Mechanic at WM – and more.

About Us

WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy.

The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Assistant Diesel Mechanic

Starting salary depending on experience

Opportunity for additional pay incentives for ASE, Cummins Certifications & CDL

Stable hours for your financial stability

Tool allowance reimbursement up to $2,000

Boot allowance

Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage that starts on day one.

Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents

Company-matched 401(k)

Adoption assistance and parent support

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Assistant Diesel Mechanic whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

The hours and location you’ll work in as a Diesel Mechanic with WM:

Monday – Friday every week

No weekends

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 Antioch, TN hauling site.

Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as an Assistant Diesel Mechanic at WM.

Each day you’ll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As an Assistant diesel mechanic 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.

Here’s More Of What You’ll Do

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.

Auto req ID

449160BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Maintenance

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What do you need to be considered for the role of an Assistant

Diesel Mechanic

1 year of relevant work experience

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.

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

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.

City*

Antioch

State*

Tennessee

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Waste Management

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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