Senior Heavy Equipment Technician Day 1 Benefits
About The Position
WM is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic III to service and repair heavy equipment used in its waste management and recycling operations. The role is based at a Transfer Station site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and works Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; overtime may be available. The position involves maintaining equipment such as bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, tractors, forklifts, and company vehicles, along with other site equipment. Work takes place in indoor garage, shop, or gas plant settings and outdoors, including during inclement weather, heat, and humidity. WM describes its work environment as safety-focused and notes that waste disposal sites follow a rigorous cleaning schedule. The role requires six years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and the ability to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must be over 18, legally eligible to work in the United States, and successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Annual pulmonary function testing, audiograms, and respirator fit testing are required. WM offers stable hours and benefits that include healthcare coverage, a stock purchase plan, company-matched 401(k), education assistance, adoption assistance and parent support, and paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.
Requirements
- Six years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Must be 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.
- Annual pulmonary function test (PFT), audiogram, and respirator fit test.
- Ability to work independently, take accountability for work quality and standards, communicate well, support colleagues, and demonstrate curiosity and determination in problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Repair 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 preventative maintenance according to the site checklist.
- Complete administrative paperwork, including work orders, card files, preventive maintenance checklists, and oil samples.
- Service and maintain light plants, water pumps, welders, and other equipment.
- Refer to site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Annual education assistance benefit for team members.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Adoption assistance and parent support.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
