Job Description:
Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your familys financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.
Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. Thats what you get as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM and more.
The pay and benefits youll get as Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Starting salary of $30.00 -$32.00 per hour depending on experience
Stable hours for your financial stability
Tool allowance worth $200 / per quarter
Boot allowance worth an additional $200 / year
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment Technician. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career WM is there, helping build the best and total you.
The hours and location youll work in as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with WM:
Monday Friday every week
Start at 6am
No weekends
Were committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.
The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our Fairview, NJ hauling site.
Those are the key details on pay and schedule now heres more on what youll be doing as Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM.
Each day youll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a (job title) you can take pride in watching a truck roll out of the shop, knowing your local community will be supported by your hard work. Our mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill and determination. Youll be using modern tools and procedures to deliver exceptional maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks.
I. Job Summary
Performs complex preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of equipment (Trucks and Yellow Iron).
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.
Repairs as needed equipment (including, but not limited to, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars).
Diagnoses and repairs differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
Performs tasks per preventative maintenance checklist.
Completes records such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples.
Services and maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.
Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
Performing other duties as assigned.
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: None required.
Experience: One (1) year prior Heavy Equipment diesel maintenance experience.
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Valid drivers license and must have a clean driving record.
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, and knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance Program may be required.
The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S is $30.00 - $32.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Benefits
At WM, 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.
Please apply now on the site below, or call ..., to speak with a Waste Management recruiter today
Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Job Criteria:
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Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required:
Overnight Travel:
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Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave
Contact Information: Contact Name: Waste Management Company Type: Company: City: Chicago State: Illinois Zip:
Job ID: 479442839
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2025
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