Assistant Diesel Mechanic

About the Role

Each day you will inspect, diagnose, and repair a range of systems on trucks and equipment that serve over 20 million customers nationwide. Using modern tools and procedures, you will maintain diesel and, at some locations, CNG trucks, ensuring they leave the shop ready to support the community. Key duties include troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems; estimating time and material costs; adhering to Standard Labor Repair Times; responding to emergency breakdowns; performing safety checks; completing paperwork; assisting senior mechanics; handling driver vehicle inspection report repairs; and maintaining a clean, OSHA‑compliant work area. • Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on diesel and CNG trucks. • Estimate time and material costs, adhere to Standard Labor Repair Times, and complete required paperwork. • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls and conduct vehicle safety checks. • Assist senior mechanics and handle driver vehicle inspection report repairs. • Maintain a clean, safe work area compliant with OSHA and corporate standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸diagnostics
• ▸electrical repair
• ▸hydraulic repair
• ▸brake repair
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸emergency response

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, legally eligible to work in the United States, and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and physical. Physical ability to perform the job’s demands, with or without reasonable accommodations, is required. Successful team members are collaborative, enjoy both independent and group work, thrive on varied daily challenges, and are determined problem‑solvers. The work environment involves frequent lifting, standing, walking, and exposure to noise, odors, weather extremes, and potential chemical hazards. • Minimum 2 years relevant mechanic experience and a clean driver’s license. • Must be 18+, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and pass drug screen and physical. • Ability to lift, push, pull, crouch, climb, stand, walk, and grasp; tolerate noise, odors, weather, and chemicals. • Team player who works independently, enjoys variety, and solves problems.

Requirements

• ▸mechanic
• ▸2+ years
• ▸clean license
• ▸us authorized
• ▸drug screen
• ▸team player

Benefits

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well‑being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work are the core promises for an Assistant Diesel Mechanic at WM. The role offers both professional growth and a stable, supportive workplace. Compensation includes a starting salary of $18‑$22 per hour, depending on experience, plus a quarterly $400 tool allowance and a semi‑annual $150 boot allowance. Employees also receive comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, annual education assistance, a company‑matched 401(k), adoption assistance, and parent support. The position follows a stable Monday‑Friday schedule from 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm, with a rotating Saturday shift once a month. Work is performed in a repair/maintenance shop at the Lake City, GA hauling site, providing consistent hours for financial security and work‑life balance. • Starting salary $18‑$22 per hour, based on experience. • $400 quarterly tool allowance and $150 semi‑annual boot allowance. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. • Annual education assistance, company‑matched 401(k), adoption assistance, and parent support. • Stable Monday‑Friday schedule (1:30 pm‑10:30 pm) with rotating Saturday once a month.

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