Diesel Mechanic 2nd Shift - $1500 Sign on Bonus

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair diesel equipment and, at some locations, CNG trucks. The role is based at the Grand Rapids, Michigan hauling site in a repair and maintenance shop and works a second-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with no weekends. Starting pay is $25–$35 per hour depending on experience. The position includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus, tool allowance reimbursement up to $1,500, boot allowance up to $250, and comprehensive benefits.

Mechanics inspect, diagnose, and repair a range of vehicle and equipment systems, estimate repair time and parts costs, and perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times. They respond to emergency breakdown service calls, conduct vehicle safety checks, document parts and repair times, assist senior mechanics with projects, and handle repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. They are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work area and following corporate, OSHA, and established safety procedures.

The job requires physical effort including frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; constant standing, walking, and grasping; and occasional sitting and balancing. Work involves exposure to occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals, as well as dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, heat, and humidity. The work takes place both indoors in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Team-oriented approach and care for others in the shop.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoys variety and new challenges.
• Strong problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Estimate time and material costs for vehicle repairs and new parts.
• Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs).
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform safety checks on vehicles.
• Complete required paperwork, document parts usage, and account for repair times.
• Assist senior mechanics with project work.
• Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards, and perform work according to established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $25–$35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Tool allowance reimbursement up to $1,500.
• Boot allowance up to $250.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage, starting on day one.
• Annual education assistance benefit for team members.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Adoption assistance and parent support.
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends.

What This Job Offers

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