Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Medley, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM, a company focused on environmental solutions. The position involves the service and repair of heavy equipment vital to recycling and waste disposal operations. The company emphasizes a safer work environment, career progression, and employee well-being. The role is based in a repair/maintenance shop at the MEDLEY FL Landfill site and involves working with various heavy machinery and other equipment.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• Thrive while working independently.
• Take accountability for the quality and standard of their work.
• Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues.
• Curious and determined fixers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment, including bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars.
• Washes vehicles and equipment.
• Assists Senior Mechanics in the completion of project work.
• Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance as set out by the site checklist.
• Complete paperwork and admin tasks such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples.
• Service and maintain other equipment such as light plants, water pumps, and welders.

Benefits

• Salary $23 depending on experience
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents
• Company-matched 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed