Heavy Equipment Technician Day 1 Benefits
About The Position
WM is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic I to service and repair heavy equipment at its landfill site in Campbellton, Florida. The work includes maintaining equipment used in WM’s waste and recycling operations, including bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front-end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars. The role also services equipment such as light plants, water pumps, and welders. Work takes place inside a garage, shop, or gas plant and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays as needed. WM describes the role as offering stable hours, training, growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. The posting refers to the position as Heavy Equipment Mechanic I, although one section asks about qualifications for Heavy Equipment Mechanic II.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment.
- Valid driver’s license and 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 accommodation.
- Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work independently.
- Accountability for the quality and standard of one’s work.
- Good communication skills and readiness to support colleagues.
- Curiosity and determination in diagnosing and fixing problems.
Responsibilities
- Repair heavy equipment, including bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front-end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars.
- Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air-conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to the site checklist.
- Complete work orders, card files, preventive-maintenance checklists, oil samples, and other paperwork and administrative tasks.
- Service and maintain light plants, water pumps, welders, and other equipment.
Benefits
- Stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Annual education assistance benefit for team members.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Adoption assistance and parent support.
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
