Senior Diesel Mechanic

WM; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WM is seeking a Senior Diesel Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, ensuring safety compliance, and guiding maintenance personnel. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are provided, emphasizing technician safety and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K match

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to diagnose defects in various equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems for diagnostics.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.

Skills

Tool operation skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

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Job Description

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Shift: Monday - Friday, 4pm to 2am.

Tool Allowance: $400 per quarter

I. Job Summary

Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection.
• Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Advises supervisor immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assesses structural damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles. Performs maintenance related work as required.
• In the absence of supervision may provide maintenance supervisory duties.

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.

• Education: No education required
• Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Skill in operating tools equipment, parts and procedures utilized during the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment
• Skill in repair of special purpose equipment, ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks
• Ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles
• Ability to utilize fleet maintenance software program
• Knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance Program may be required.
• Work Environment: required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity most of the work day; exert physical effort handling objects less than 30 pounds; exposed to physical risks like cuts, burns, chemicals; environment involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, 401K match, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

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About WM

WM is North America’s largest waste management provider, offering collection, recycling, and disposal services. Committed to sustainability and innovation, WM operates the largest disposal network, recycling facilities, and natural gas fleet in North America.

Equal Opportunity

WM is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Additional Requirements

Travel may be required for business; candidates must be willing to obtain or have a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

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Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment, emphasizing safety, training, growth, and benefits. We care about our technicians’ safety and professional development.