Diesel Mechanic-2nd shift-$5000 New Hire Bonus, OT available, Day 1 Benefits!

Waste Management, Inc. (WM); Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tool allowance

Boot allowance

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Waste Management, Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join our maintenance team. You will inspect, diagnose and repair diesel equipment in a shop setting, with a Mon-Fri 3:00pm–1:00am schedule and overtime potential.

We offer competitive pay plus a sign-on bonus, tool and boot allowances, stock purchase plan, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health coverage, education assistance, and adoption support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant mechanical experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without accommodations.

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.
• Conduct safety checks to prioritize employee and community safety.
• Document parts usage and repair times in required paperwork.
• Complete project work as assigned.
• Review or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

2 years exp

Driver's license

US work eligibility

Job description

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.

Starting salary

• $28+ 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
• A sign-on bonus of $5000
• Access to a stock purchase plan
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• We are Committed to Growth: Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Diesel Mechanic. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career –

The hours and location you’ll work in as a Diesel Mechanic with WM: Monday – Friday every week (rotational every 5th Saturday) 3:00pm-1:00am with overtime available. 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 Jackson, MS site.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• 2 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

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.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

Wrench with the best!

Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us out, we may be the company for you!