Senior Field Mechanic

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Wilmington, DE

14d • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Senior Field Mechanic to maintain and repair diesel equipment and, at some locations, CNG trucks. The position works at hauling sites in Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Long Island, with a normal work setting in a repair or maintenance shop. The role offers a starting base pay of $38 per hour and up, depending on experience, and includes stable hours, a quarterly tool allowance, an annual boot allowance, healthcare coverage, education assistance, a company-matched 401(k), adoption assistance, and parent support.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with varied shifts depending on site needs. Mechanics use modern tools and procedures to maintain equipment that supports WM customers and local communities. The role includes responding to emergency breakdown service calls and maintaining a clean, safe work area in accordance with company and OSHA standards.

The work involves frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; constant standing, walking, and grasping; and occasional sitting and balancing. It includes frequent exposure to occupational risks such as cuts, burns, and toxic chemicals, as well as environments with dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes. Work takes place both inside garages, shops, or gas plants and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• At least 4 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

• Team-oriented approach and care for others in the shop.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoyment of varied work and new challenges.
• Determined problem-solving ability.

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.
• 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

• Starting pay of $38 per hour and up, depending on experience.
• Quarterly tool allowance of $250.
• Annual boot allowance of $200.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Annual education assistance benefit for team members.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Adoption assistance and parent support.
• Stable hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed