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 operations. The role is based at a landfill site in Hampton, Virginia, and operates in both indoor garage, shop, or gas plant settings and outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. The work involves maintaining equipment that supports WM’s operations and following site-specific procedures and cleaning schedules. The expected base pay is $26–$30.50 per hour, depending on factors including relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; some overtime may be available. WM describes the role as offering stable hours and benefits, with training and development based on career goals.
Requirements
- Six years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Be over 18 years of age.
- Be 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.
- Complete annual Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), audiogram, and respirator fit test.
Responsibilities
- Repair bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front-end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, company cars, and other equipment.
- Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air-conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to the site checklist.
- Complete paperwork and administrative tasks, including work orders, card files, preventive-maintenance checklists, and oil samples.
- Service and maintain light plants, water pumps, welders, and other equipment.
- Follow site-specific procedures and detailed site-specific job descriptions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Life insurance and short-term disability.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Annual education assistance benefit.
- Adoption assistance and parent support.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
- Training and development based on career goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
