Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic

WM; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Company-matched 401(k)

Stable hours for financial stability

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Novato, CA. You will be responsible for repairing major heavy equipment and performing preventative maintenance. The role offers a starting salary of $45 to $52 per hour, comprehensive healthcare, and a supportive work-life balance. Ideal candidates should have significant maintenance experience and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 6 years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Repair equipment including bulldozers, scrapers, and backhoes.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems and transmissions.
• Perform preventative maintenance as per checklist.

Skills

Maintenance mechanic experience

Diagnostic skills

Good communication

Job description

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Overview

Are you looking for stable work as a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well‑being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM – and more.

About us

WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting salary of $45 - $52 per hour depending on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Access to a stock purchase plan worth
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Adoption assistance and parent support

Hours & Location

• Monday – Friday every week
• Start time 7AM
• The normal setting for this job is our material disposal facility in Novato, CA

Responsibilities

• Repair equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars.
• Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
• Preventative maintenance as set out by the site checklist.
• Paperwork and admin tasks such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples.
• Service and maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment
• A valid driver's 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.

People Who Thrive

• Thrive while working independently.
• Take accountability for the quality and standard of their work.
• Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues.
• Curious and determined fixers.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Additional Information

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of age, color, faith, religion, gender, national origin, and family status. Handling all claimants of disability and medical condition with reasonable accommodation.

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The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $45 - $52. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position.