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Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

Mechanic Technician

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timePawtucket, RI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience as a mechanic technician working on heavy equipment or a similar role, preferably in a diesel, automotive, construction, or industrial setting.
  • At least 3 years of experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing trucks and stationary equipment.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must have all required tools to fulfill the job responsibilities and requirements.
  • Must comply with safety rules and protocols; the role is safety sensitive and may require drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing.
  • Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, feeling, standing, walking, handling, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and follow established safety procedures, including Hazardous Energy Control Procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Communicate directions and specifications verbally and in writing to team members.
  • Perform quality work with limited repeat repairs and within Standard Repair Times.
  • Assist with and train other technicians in repairs and WM procedures and policies.
  • Use time effectively and prevent irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts usage, labor hours, and diagnostic findings using fleet maintenance software.
  • Test vehicle systems and components for proper functionality and alignment; adjust settings, calibrate sensors, and fine-tune systems as needed.
  • Perform complex diagnostic tests to identify mechanical problems and malfunctions in vehicles, engines, and equipment; use specialized tools to troubleshoot and determine repair solutions, and initiate or assign repairs.
  • Repair, replace, or rebuild engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, electrical systems, and other mechanical components according to manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and shop facilities in good working condition, and keep work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.
  • Collaborate with and instruct other technicians and mechanics to troubleshoot complex issues and share technical knowledge; provide technical guidance to junior staff as needed.
  • Estimate repair time and material costs, requisition parts, and promptly communicate when additional work is needed or repairs cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times.
  • Inspect the quality of outside or supplier repairs and rebuilds, assess structural damage, and assign appropriate repairs.
  • Perform service calls and emergency breakdown repairs.
  • Adjust workload based on priority situations and operational needs.
  • Provide maintenance supervisory duties in the absence of supervision.
  • Increase skills to adapt to changing technology and equipment.
  • Work in inside garage, shop, or gas-plant conditions and outside conditions, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED (accredited).
  • Class B Commercial Driver's License and a clean driving record; if a Commercial Driver's License is required, the applicant must be at least 21 years of age.

About the Company

Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

Waste Management, branded WM, collects and treats waste for households, businesses and municipalities across the United States and Canada. Its subsidiaries run transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities, connecting curbside pickup with final disposal and materials recovery. WM Healthcare Solutions handles regulated medical waste and secure information destruction in North America and Western Europe. Customers pay for pickup, disposal and rentals, while WM also sells recovered materials and renewable energy made from landfill gas. Its operating roots date to 1968; the present parent was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1968

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