Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Assistant Diesel Mechanic
Assist in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel trucks and equipment.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As an Assistant Diesel Mechanic you will service trucks and equipment that support over 20 million customers nationwide, using modern tools and procedures to maintain both diesel and, at some locations, CNG fleets. Your work ensures that vehicles leave the shop safely and reliably for the local community. • Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on diesel equipment • Estimate time and material costs for repairs and new parts • Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs) • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls • Conduct safety checks on vehicles • Complete paperwork documenting parts usage and repair times • Assist senior mechanics with project work • Review and address items from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports • Maintain a clean, safe work area compliant with OSHA standards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system repair
- ▸diagnostics
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸emergency response
- ▸safety checks
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
The job requires regular physical effort—including lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing, and constant standing—and exposure to typical shop hazards such as noise, odors, and occasional inclement weather. All tasks must be performed in compliance with corporate safety policies and OSHA standards. WM is North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, committed to sustainability, safety, training, and employee growth. The company embraces equal‑opportunity hiring, provides accommodations during the selection process, and expects candidates to possess a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel. • Minimum 2 years relevant mechanical experience • Valid driver’s license with clean record • Age 18 or older and eligible to work in the United States • Ability to meet physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation • Pass pre‑employment drug screening and physical examination • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively • Determined problem‑solver • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing; constant standing, walking, grasping
Requirements
- ▸2+ years
- ▸driver's license
- ▸us eligible
- ▸heavy lifting
- ▸problem solver
- ▸osha
Benefits
WM invites mechanics who value a safe workplace, financial stability for their families, and opportunities for career growth. If you want a company that puts employee well‑being first, this role may be the right next step. The Assistant Diesel Mechanic role offers competitive hourly wages and stable scheduling that supports work‑life balance. Employees enjoy a suite of benefits including allowances, health coverage, education assistance, retirement matching, and family support programs. • Starting hourly pay $18–$22 based on experience • Stable, consistent hours for financial security • Quarterly $400 tool allowance • Semi‑annual $150 boot allowance • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage • Annual education assistance benefit • Company‑matched 401(k) plan • Adoption assistance and parent support
Work Environment
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