Diesel Mechanic

Waste Management; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Paid tuition and scholarships

Company-matched 401(k)

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to ensure the proper maintenance of our trucks and equipment serving over 20 million customers across the USA. You will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and performing maintenance on various vehicle systems in a safe, professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Enjoy stable working hours and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics.
• Ability to work with power and hand tools.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair electrical, hydraulic, and brake systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Document repairs and parts used.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Ability to diagnose vehicle issues

Knowledge of diesel and CNG engines

Teamwork

Education

2 years of relevant work experience

Valid driver's license

Job description

Overview

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 Diesel Mechanic at WM – and more.

Benefits

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

• Stable hours for your financial stability
• 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

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for 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.

Hours & Location

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

• Monday – Friday every week
• Start at 10am
• 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 Telford, PA hauling site.

Responsibilities

Each day you’ll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist senior Mechanics in the completion of project work.
• 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

• 2 years 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.

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 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.