Diesel Mechanic

Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America, serving more than 20 million customers in the U.S. and Canada. As part of our strategy, we are committed to developing new waste solutions that can help communities and organizations achieve their green goals, including zero waste.

Job Summary A Diesel Mechanic performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. Join our Waste Management team, the industry leader since 1971. With over 41,000 proud employees, Waste Management has the largest trucking fleet in the waste industry - over 18,000 trucks, and leads in CNG advancement with the largest fleet of class 8 Natural Gas Vehicles in North America. We offer opportunities in 48 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. - Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. - Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. - Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment. - Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. - Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts. - Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs). - Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. - Conducts safety checks on vehicles. - Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. - Assists senior technicians in the completion of project work. - Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. - Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A. Education and Experience Education: Not required Experience: Two year(s) of relevant work experience. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record. - Must be at least 18 years of age - If a CDL is a requirement for a specific posting, an applicant must be 21 years of age. - Legally eligible to work in the United States. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check, criminal history and motor vehicle record review. None required. Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. - Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc) most of the work day; - Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day; - Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc) often; - Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often; - Normal setting for this job is: repair/maintenance shop.