Diesel Mechanic

Waste Management; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence in vehicle maintenance. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency. With a competitive pay structure and additional earnings through certification programs, you’ll thrive in a supportive environment that values your skills. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, while working in a dynamic repair shop setting. If you’re ready to make an impact in the maintenance field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Company Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience in vehicle maintenance.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and brake systems.
• Conduct safety checks and maintain compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical Systems Diagnosis

Hydraulic Systems Repair

Brake System Repair

Air Systems Repair

Education

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

Fleet Maintenance Software

Job description

Pay: Up to $28/hour, based on experience

Earn up to an additional $6 per hour with our ASE certification program!

Shift: Monday - Friday 2pm- 12:30am

Tool Allowance: $400 per quarter

I. Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs vehicles and equipment.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists 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 performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Not required.
• Experience: Two (2) years of relevant work experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record.
• Must be at least 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.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• None required.

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day;
• 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;

Normal setting for this job is: repair/maintenance shop.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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