Senior Diesel Mechanic-Day 1 Benefits!
About The Position
WM is hiring a Senior Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair diesel equipment and vehicles serving local communities. The role involves working with modern tools and procedures on diesel equipment and, at some locations, CNG trucks. The position is based at WM’s Lafayette, Louisiana hauling site, in a repair and maintenance shop, with work also occurring outdoors and in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Starting pay is $32 or more per hour, depending on experience. WM describes the position as offering stable hours, career progression, and a safety-focused work environment. The Senior Diesel Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicle systems; estimates repair time and material costs; responds to emergency breakdowns; performs safety checks; documents work; and keeps the work area clean and safe. Physical demands include frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing, as well as constant standing, walking, and grasping. The role often involves occupational risks and exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, heat, and humidity.
Requirements
- Four years of relevant work experience.
- A valid driver’s license and 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.
Nice To Haves
- A CDL is a plus.
- Team-oriented, considerate of others in the shop, able to work independently and as part of a team, adaptable to variety, and a determined problem solver.
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 service calls for emergency breakdowns.
- Perform safety checks on vehicles.
- Complete required paperwork, document parts usage, and account for repair times.
- 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
- Tool allowance reimbursement up to $500 per quarter.
- Boot allowance worth $150 twice a year.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage, starting on day one.
- Paid tuition and scholarships for the employee and dependents.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Adoption assistance and parent support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
