Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Day Shift, Day 1 Benefits

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Okeechobee, FL
Onsite

About The Position

WM is seeking an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic for a day shift role. This position offers a safer work environment, career progression, stability for your family, and a company that prioritizes employee well-being. The role involves the service and repair of heavy equipment vital to recycling operations, with work recognized and valued for its impact. Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanics at WM take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill and determination. The waste disposal sites operate a rigorous cleaning schedule to protect the working environment for all employees.

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, but not limited to, 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.
  • Preventative maintenance as set out by the site checklist.
  • Paperwork and admin tasks such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples.
  • Service and maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.

Benefits

  • Starting salary $25 depending on experience
  • Stable hours for your financial stability
  • Access to a stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
  • Annual Education Assistance Benefit available for team members
  • Company-matched 401(k)
  • Adoption assistance and parent support
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