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.
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Preferred
- Landfill Experience!
- Must have own tool set!
Pay and Benefits
- A sign-on bonus of $10,000
- Relocation Opportunities of $5,000
- Stable hours for your financial stability (Guaranteed 40 hours per week!)
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
- Company-matched 401(k)
Hours and Location
- Monday – Friday every week (Possible Overtime depending on workload)
- 7:00am Start Time
- 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 our material waste disposal in Gwinner, ND.
Responsibilities
Each day you’ll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic you’ll be responsible for the service and repair of heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front end loaders – this equipment is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our heavy equipment mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill – and determination.
- 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 maintain other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.
Qualifications
What do you need to be considered for the role of Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic?
- 5 years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment; Will consider a solid 3 plus years of experience!
- 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.
Kind of people who thrive in our teams
- 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.
Work environment and 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.