Senior Diesel Mechanic – Premium Pay, Travel at WM
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Career Overview
As a Traveling Area Relief Senior Diesel Mechanic at WM, you will receive career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work.
Required Experience
- 6 years of diesel mechanic experience
- 6 years of CNG experience
- Waste industry experience as a mechanic
Pay & Benefits
- Premium hourly pay
- Full‑time schedule with overtime as needed
- Tool allowance worth $1,000 annually
- Boot allowance worth $500 annually
- Tax‑free mileage reimbursement
- $55 per diem for meals and related expenses
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage (dental, vision, prescription)
- Paid tuition and scholarships
- Company‑matched 401(k)
- Adoption assistance and parent support
Schedule & Travel
- 90% travel within your assigned area
- Home location can be any WM shop nearest your home
- Hotel accommodations while traveling to other sites in the area
- 1‑week assignments that can extend to 4 weeks at a site
- Assignments based on work zones nearest to home, but can vary
- Normal setting: repair/maintenance shop at any Upper MidWest location
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 for vehicle repairs and new parts
- Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs)
- Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns
- Conduct safety checks on vehicles to ensure employee and community safety
- Complete required paperwork, documenting parts usage and repair times
- Assist senior mechanics with 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
Qualifications
- 4 years of relevant work experience
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Over 18 years of age
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
- Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical exam
People Who Thrive
- Team players who care about everyone in the shop
- Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
- Love variety – each day presents a new challenge
- Determined problem solvers
Physical Demands
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; constant standing, walking, and grasping; occasional sitting and balancing
- Exposure to cuts, burns, toxic chemicals, and other physical risks often
- Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements often; work both indoors and outdoors
- Work may involve inclement weather, heat, and humidity
Seniority Level
Employment Type
Job Function
- Management and Manufacturing
The expected base pay range for this position is $29.35 - $44.06. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by factors including experience, education, training, certifications, and work location.
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