
Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Senior Diesel Mechanic $5,000 Sign On
Maintain and repair diesel trucks and equipment for WM's fleet in Sioux Falls.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Sr. Diesel Mechanic you will inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on a variety of vehicles and equipment, estimate time and material costs, work within Standard Labor Repair Times, respond to emergency breakdowns, conduct safety checks, document parts usage and labor, assist senior mechanics on projects, and ensure the work area complies with OSHA and corporate safety standards. • Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems • Estimate time and material costs for repairs and parts • Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs) • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls • Conduct safety checks on all vehicles • Complete paperwork documenting parts usage and labor hours • Assist senior mechanics on project work • Review and complete repairs from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports • Maintain a clean, OSHA‑compliant work area
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system diagnosis
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸emergency response
- ▸safety checks
- ▸documentation
- ▸osha compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must have at least four years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, be 18 years or older, be legally authorized to work in the United States, be able to meet the physical demands of the role (with reasonable accommodations if needed), and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination. Ideal team members are collaborative, care about their coworkers, thrive both independently and within a team, enjoy daily variety and challenges, and are determined problem‑solvers. The job requires frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing, constant standing and walking, and exposure to hazards such as cuts, burns, chemicals, dust, noise, and inclement weather. • Minimum 4 years relevant work experience • Valid driver’s license with clean record • Age 18 years or older • Legal authorization to work in the United States • Ability to meet physical job demands (with accommodations as needed) • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical • Able to work independently and collaborate effectively • Determined problem solver • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing • Constant standing, walking, and grasping • Exposure to cuts, burns, toxic chemicals, dust, noise, and weather extremes • Work performed in garage, shop, gas plant, and outdoor environments
Requirements
- ▸4 years
- ▸driver’s license
- ▸us authorized
- ▸physical
- ▸problem solver
- ▸teamwork
Benefits
If you are looking for a safer work environment, financial stability for your family, and a path to advance your mechanic career, WM offers a supportive culture that puts employees first. The company emphasizes safety, training, and growth, making it an attractive place for dedicated diesel mechanics. WM provides a competitive compensation package that includes a salary based on experience, stable hours for financial security, a $5,000 sign‑on bonus, a quarterly tool allowance of $1,000, an annual boot allowance of $500, comprehensive healthcare (dental, vision, prescription), paid tuition and scholarships, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption assistance. WM is North America’s largest waste‑management and environmental‑solutions provider, committed to sustainability, equal employment opportunity, and workplace accommodations. The company operates an extensive fleet of natural‑gas trucks and offers robust benefits, training, and growth opportunities for its technicians. • Starting salary based on experience • Stable hours for financial security • $5,000 sign‑on bonus • Tool allowance $1,000 per quarter • Boot allowance $500 per year • Comprehensive healthcare (dental, vision, prescription) • Paid tuition and scholarships • Company‑matched 401(k) contribution • Adoption assistance and parent support • Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm schedule, occasional Saturday, overtime as needed
Work Environment
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