Senior Diesel Mechanic $1500 Sign on Bonus 10am Start time

Waste Management; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Diesel Mechanic, where you will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and equipment. This role offers a stable work environment with opportunities for career growth and additional pay incentives for certifications. You will be part of a dedicated team that values safety and quality work, ensuring that essential services are delivered efficiently. With competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus of $1500

Quarterly Tool Allowance

Boot Allowance

100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with match

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Skills in diagnosing defects and operating repair tools essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on vehicles.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with safety standards.
• Provide guidance to other maintenance personnel.

Skills

Diagnosing defects

Operating tools and equipment

Effective communication

Fleet maintenance software

Education

No formal education required

4 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

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.

Location : 4636 ADAMS CENTER RD FORT WAYNE, IN

Shift : Monday - Friday 10am Start time

Diesel Mechanic Sign On Bonus $1500

Opportunity for additional pay incentives for ASE certifications, Engines certifications, and CDL.

Quarterly Tool Allowance.

Boot Allowance.

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable : Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their families, and established career progression.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Who are we? #WeAreWM

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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

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

• 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.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: No education required.
• Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience.

B. 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.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• 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.

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, most of the work day).
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds most of the work day.
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, 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.