Diesel Mechanic - PTO, Boot & Tool Allowance, 401(k) Match!

About the Role

In this role you will service trucks and equipment that support over 20 million customers, using modern tools and procedures to maintain diesel and, at some locations, CNG vehicles. Your work ensures that the community receives reliable service every day. • Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment. • Estimate time and material costs on 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. • Complete required paperwork, documenting parts usage and repair times. • Assist senior mechanics in 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 and follow established safety procedures. • Work performed in indoor garage/shop/gas plant and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸diagnostics
• ▸repair
• ▸estimating
• ▸emergency response
• ▸safety checks
• ▸documentation

What You Bring

Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, be over 18, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Physical ability to meet job demands and successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and physical are also required. Successful team members are collaborative, care about their coworkers, enjoy working both independently and as part of a group, thrive on daily variety, and are determined problem solvers. The position involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing, and constant standing, walking, and grasping, with occasional sitting and balancing. Workers are exposed to occupational risks, dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes while operating in both indoor shop settings and outdoor environments. The position may require travel that necessitates a REAL ID or a TSA‑approved alternative; candidates must be willing to obtain the appropriate identification. • Minimum 2 years relevant work experience. • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. • Must 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). • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical. • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. • Determined problem solver. • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing; constant standing, walking, grasping; occasional sitting and balancing. • Exposure to dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes.

Requirements

• ▸2 years
• ▸driver's license
• ▸us authorized
• ▸physical
• ▸problem solver
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic, caring about your family’s financial security, and looking to advance your career? WM may be the ideal place for your next career move, offering stability, growth, and a focus on employee well‑being. As a Diesel Mechanic at WM you will enjoy career progression, stable income for your family, and a secure workplace. The role provides a solid foundation for long‑term success in the waste‑management industry. Compensation includes a starting hourly wage of $25‑$35 based on experience, stable hours, a tool allowance up to $2,500, a boot allowance of $250, and comprehensive healthcare that begins on day one. Additional perks feature an annual education assistance benefit, company‑matched 401(k), and adoption and parent support programs. The schedule is consistent: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, providing financial stability and work‑life balance. Work is performed at our Grand Junction, CO hauling site in a dedicated repair and maintenance shop. If this opportunity aligns with your goals, click “Apply now” to start your tomorrow today. The estimated base pay range nationwide is $25‑$35 per hour, subject to experience, education, certifications, and location.

Work Environment

Onsite