Job Description:
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION. THIS POSITION REQUIRES MECHANICAL SKILLS (REPAIRS AND MAINENTANCE FOR YELLOW IRON EQUIPMENT)
Shift: Business operates Mon-Fri 6a-5p. Hours will vary in that time frame
Pay: Based on verifiable experience
Preferred requirements: 2-3 years of experience with preventative maintenance/ repairs and diagnosing on Yellow Iron (Dozers, Excavators, Front Loader),
Preferred candidate will have a CDL, own set of tools with 2- 3+ years experience working on and diagnosing heavy construction equipment by Cat, Volvo, John Deere and Class 8 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.
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:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required:
Overnight Travel:
Vacation Time:
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: 481529399
Originally Posted on: 6/17/2025
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