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

About the Role

Each day you will inspect, diagnose and repair a wide range of diesel trucks and equipment, covering electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems. You’ll estimate time and material costs, work within Standard Labor Repair Times, and respond to emergency breakdown calls while performing safety checks. Documentation of parts usage, repair times and completion of inspection‑report repairs is required, as is maintaining a clean, OSHA‑compliant work area and assisting senior mechanics on projects. The job involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing, and continuous standing, walking and grasping, often in noisy, odorous or extreme weather conditions. Work is performed both inside a garage/shop environment and outdoors in inclement weather, with exposure to cuts, burns and toxic chemicals mitigated by safety protocols. • Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on diesel trucks and equipment. • Estimate time and material costs and complete work within Standard Labor Repair Times. • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls and perform safety checks. • Document repairs, parts usage and repair times; assist senior mechanics and handle inspection‑report repairs. • Maintain a clean, OSHA‑compliant work area.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸diagnostics
• ▸repairs
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸emergency response
• ▸documentation
• ▸safety checks

What You Bring

We consider candidates with at least two years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and the ability to meet the physical demands of the role. Applicants must be 18 or older, legally authorized to work in the United States, and able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical. Successful mechanics thrive as team players who enjoy independent work, embrace daily variety and bring determined problem‑solving skills. WM is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and the position may require a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative for travel. Accommodations are available throughout the selection process upon request. • Minimum 2 years relevant diesel mechanic experience. • Valid driver’s license with a clean record; age 18+; eligible to work in the United States. • Ability to meet physical demands and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical. • Team‑oriented, able to work independently, enjoys variety and brings strong problem‑solving skills. • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing; standing, walking and grasping; exposure to noise, odors, weather extremes and occasional cuts or burns.

Requirements

• ▸diesel mechanic
• ▸2 years
• ▸driver's license
• ▸physical demands
• ▸teamwork
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Are you looking for a safer work environment, financial security for your family, and a clear path to advance your mechanic career? WM offers exactly that, positioning the Diesel Mechanic role as a stable, employee‑focused opportunity. Diesel Mechanics at WM earn a starting wage of $25‑$30 per hour, receive tool and boot allowances, and enjoy full health, dental, vision and prescription coverage from day one. In addition, we provide annual education assistance, a company‑matched 401(k), and adoption and parent‑support benefits. The position is based at our Pueblo, CO haul‑site repair shop, with a consistent Monday‑Friday, 6 am‑3 pm first‑shift schedule. • Starting hourly wage $25‑$30 based on experience. • Tool allowance reimbursement up to $2,500 for the first two years and a $175 boot allowance. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision and prescription coverage starting day one. • Annual education assistance, company‑matched 401(k), and adoption/parent support benefits. • Monday‑Friday, first shift 6:00 am‑3:00 pm with stable hours.

Work Environment

Onsite