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About the Role

As a Senior Mechanic Technician, you will work under limited supervision, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and mechanical equipment. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will ensure the safe and efficient operation of machinery, vehicles, and systems. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality workmanship. You must possess all required tools to fulfill the job responsibilities and requirements.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Communicate directions and specifications verbally and in writing to team members.
Demonstrate high quality work, performed with limited repeat repairs and within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
Demonstrate ability to aid and train other technicians in repairs and WM procedures and policies.
Use time effectively, prevent irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Document Work and Parts Usage: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including repairs, replacements, and maintenance tasks. Record parts usage, labor hours, and diagnostic findings utilizing fleet maintenance software program.
Test and Adjust Systems: Test vehicle systems and components to ensure proper functionality and alignment. Adjust settings, calibrate sensors, and perform fine-tuning as necessary to optimize performance and efficiency.
Diagnose Mechanical Issues: Perform complex diagnostic tests to identify mechanical problems and malfunctions in vehicles, engines, and equipment. Use specialized tools and equipment to troubleshoot issues, and determine the most effective repair solutions, and initiate or assign repairs.
Repair, Replace, or Rebuild Components: Conduct repairs and replacements on engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, electrical systems, and other mechanical components. Follow manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines to ensure quality repairs and optimal performance.
Maintain Tools and Equipment: Properly maintain and care for tools, equipment, and shop facilities to ensure they are in good working condition. Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards to promote a safe and efficient work environment.
Provide Support: Collaborate with and instruct other technicians/mechanics to troubleshoot complex issues and share knowledge and expertise. Provide technical guidance and assistance to junior staff members as needed.
Estimate time and material costs on repairs, and requisitions new parts, and communicate immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within SRTs.
Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assess structural damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
Perform service calls and appropriate emergency breakdown repairs.
Ability to adjust workload based on priority situations and the needs of the operation.
In the absence of supervision may provide maintenance supervisory duties.
Demonstrate the ability to increase skills to adjust to changing technology/equipment.

Requirements

Must have all required tools to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements of the job.
3 years as a mechanic technician working on heavy equipment or similar role, preferably in a diesel, automotive, construction, or industrial setting.
3 years inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
Valid driver’s license Upon Hire.
Must have a clean driving record.
REAL ID or an acceptable alternative is required for air travel or access to federal property.

Skills

Technical expertise
Problem-solving skills
Mechanical aptitude
Attention to detail
Quality workmanship
Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Fleet maintenance software
Diagnostic tests
Troubleshooting
Repairing engines
Repairing transmissions
Repairing brakes
Repairing steering systems
Repairing electrical systems
Tool maintenance
Equipment maintenance
Collaboration
Technical guidance
Material cost estimation
Parts requisition
Quality inspection
Service calls
Emergency breakdown repairs
Workload adjustment
Maintenance supervisory duties
Adapting to changing technology/equipment

Location

Inside garage
Shop
Gas plant conditions
Outside conditions

Work Type

On-site

Experience Level

Senior
3 years as a mechanic technician
3 years inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
(CDL)-Class B Valid CDL

Salary/Compensations

$ - $

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Stock purchase plan
Company matching on a 401(k)
Paid vacation
Holidays
Personal days

About the Company

WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions.
Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity.
The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals.
WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America.
WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America.
Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Opportunity

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.