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. That’s what you get as a Lead Diesel Mechanic at WM – and more.  

The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Lead Diesel Mechanic  

Starting salary depending upon experience  Stable hours for your financial stability  Tool reimbursement $1,000  Boot reimbursement  additional $500  Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.  Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents   Company-matched 401(k)  Adoption assistance and parent support 

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Lead Diesel Mechanic. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.  

The hours and location you’ll work in as a Lead Diesel Mechanic with WM: 

Monday – Friday  4:30am-2:00pm

 We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need. 

The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our Hartland WI  hauling site.  

Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Diesel Mechanic at WM.  

Each day you’ll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a  Lead Diesel Mechanic you can take pride in watching a truck roll out of the shop, knowing your local community will be supported by your hard work. Our mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill – and determination. You’ll be using modern tools and procedures to deliver exceptional maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks. 

Here’s more of what you’ll do: 

Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection.  Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.  Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel.  Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.  Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.  Advises supervisor immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).  Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assesses structural damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).  Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.  Conducts safety checks on vehicles. Performs maintenance related work as required.  In the absence of supervision may provide maintenance supervisory duties. 

 

What do you need to be considered for the role of Lead  Diesel Mechanic? 

4 years of relevant work experience   A valid drivers license, with a clean driving record  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.  Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical. 

The kind of people who thrive in our teams: 

Team players who care about everyone in the shop  Happy working independently and as part of a team  Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge  Determined problem solvers. 

Work environment and physical demands 

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing   Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often;   Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often;   This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. 

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, then click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today.