Senior Diesel Traveling Mechanic Travel Pay & More!

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Marquette, MI

About The Position

WM is hiring a Traveling Area Relief Senior Diesel Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel vehicles and equipment, and CNG equipment at some locations. The mechanic travels up to 90% within an assigned market area, working in repair and maintenance shops across Upper Midwest locations. The home location can be any WM shop nearest the employee’s home. Assignments are generally one week and may last up to four weeks at a site; hotels are provided during travel. The successful candidate must use their own vehicle and transport their tools. The role offers premium hourly pay, paid travel to sites and home, overtime, a $55 daily meal per diem, tax-free mileage reimbursement, an annual tool allowance of $1,000, and an annual boot allowance of $500. WM also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid tuition and scholarships, company-matched 401(k), adoption assistance, and parent support. The normal work setting is a repair or maintenance shop, though work may also take place at gas plants and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, or humidity. The position requires frequent physical effort and exposure to occupational risks and challenging environmental conditions.

Requirements

Six years of diesel mechanic and CNG experience is listed among the successful candidate qualifications.
Waste industry experience as a mechanic.
Ability to travel up to 90% within the market area.
Ability to use a personal vehicle and transport tools.
Four years of relevant work experience is also listed as a role requirement.
Valid driver's license.
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.
Ability to obtain or already possess a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if required for air travel or access to federal property.

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 emergency breakdown service calls.
Perform vehicle safety checks.
Complete required paperwork, document parts usage, and account for repair times.
Assist senior mechanics with project work.
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 follow established safety procedures.

Benefits

Premium hourly pay.
$55 per day per diem for meals.
Hotel accommodations while traveling.
Tax-free mileage reimbursement.
Paid travel to sites and home.
Full-time work and overtime.
$1,000 annual tool allowance.
$500 annual boot allowance.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Paid tuition and scholarships.
Company-matched 401(k).
Adoption assistance and parent support.