Senior Diesel Mechanic - $1500 Sign on Bonus

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•San Leandro, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Senior Diesel Mechanic to maintain and repair diesel equipment and, at some locations, CNG trucks. The role is based in a repair and maintenance shop in San Leandro, California, with work also performed outside and in garage, shop, or gas plant conditions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with occasional weekends. The listed starting pay is $57.07 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour shift differential, a $1,500 sign-on bonus, and a $250 boot allowance. The mechanic inspects, diagnoses, and repairs a wide range of vehicle and equipment systems, estimates repair time and material costs, responds to emergency breakdown service calls, and completes safety checks and required repair documentation. The position requires maintaining a clean, safe work area and following established safety procedures and Corporate/OSHA standards. The role involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; constant standing, walking, and grasping; and occasional sitting and balancing. Work often involves occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals, as well as dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, heat, and humidity. WM describes the role as offering stable hours, career progression, and a safety-focused work environment. Eligible employees receive a total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, a stock purchase plan, company 401(k) matching, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

At least 4 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.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Six or more years of experience is preferred.
CNG experience is highly desired.
Cummins certifications are desired.
Journeyman tractor-trailer/truck repair experience.
Experience diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding body operational systems.
Experience with hydraulic valves, cylinders, hoses, electrical systems, and air control systems.
In-depth knowledge of diagnostics.
Transmission repair experience.
Framework experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems on a wide range of 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.
Conduct vehicle safety checks.
Complete required paperwork documenting parts usage and repair times.
Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and perform work according to established safety procedures.