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Waste Management

Collects waste and recovers reusable resources

Traveling Senior Mechanic/Technician

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience as a mechanic technician working on heavy equipment or in 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 old and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Preferred: High school diploma or accredited GED.
  • Preferred: Class B commercial driver's license and a clean driving record. If a commercial driver's license is required, applicants must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must have all required tools to fulfill the job responsibilities and requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and Occupational Safety and Health Administration 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 high-quality work with limited repeat repairs and within Standard Repair Times.
  • Aid 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.
  • Document work and parts usage by maintaining accurate records of repairs, replacements, maintenance tasks, parts usage, labor hours, and diagnostic findings in fleet maintenance software.
  • Test vehicle systems and components for proper functionality and alignment; adjust settings, calibrate sensors, and fine-tune systems to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Perform complex diagnostic tests to identify mechanical problems and malfunctions in vehicles, engines, and equipment; use specialized tools and equipment to troubleshoot, determine effective repair solutions, and initiate or assign repairs.
  • Repair, replace, or rebuild engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, electrical systems, and other mechanical components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety guidelines.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and shop facilities in good working condition, keeping work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
  • Collaborate with and instruct other technicians and mechanics to troubleshoot complex issues and share knowledge; provide technical guidance and assistance to junior staff as needed.
  • Estimate repair time and material costs, requisition new 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 needed repairs using appropriate methods.
  • Perform service calls and appropriate emergency breakdown repairs.
  • Adjust workload based on priority situations and operational needs.
  • May provide maintenance supervisory duties in the absence of supervision.
  • Increase skills to adjust to changing technology and equipment.
  • Travel 1–2 weeks per month throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma, with start times at 6 a.m. as needed.
  • Work in inside garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outside conditions that may include inclement weather, heat, and humidity.

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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