Job Description

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Super strength, strong skills and ready to make green your thing? stability. great pay. advancement.

The Opportunity: Do you love working on machines? Do you want to work with the latest technologies and modern practices? Are you looking to build your career? Start your career today and join the Waste Management team as a Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Youll work on heavy equipment (Yellow Iron) that requires a high level of skill: hydraulics, electrical and diagnostics. Youll perform preventative maintenance services and inspect, diagnose, repair and rebuild vehicles and equipment. Keep reading to learn if youre a fit for our team and more about Waste Managements outstanding benefits program.

Location: Kettleman City, CA

Some Basic Requirements:

* 6+ years experience repairing and maintaining landfill specific heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, compactors, graders, ADTs, backhoe & scrapers
* Experience repairing diesel trucks, rolloff trucks and fleet pick up trucks
* Possess skills in operating tools, equipment, parts and procedures in dealing with yellow iron repairs
* Experience with Computer Diagnostics
* Basic welding knowledge and experience
* Experience with hydraulics & electrical repairs
* Own your own tools
* Valid Driver's License
* At least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? WE INVEST IN YOU!

Well provide you with a competitive salary and a top-notch benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability. You can participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a fantastic company match on 401K, and more! Youll also receive Paid Vacation and Holidays.

The Company: Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

READY TO SUCCEED?

Dont delay and apply today!

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary
Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components. May provide guidance and training along with assisting other Technicians as directed by the Fleet Manager.

II. 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.

* Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection.
* Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.
* Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel.
* Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
* Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.
* Advises supervisor immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
* Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assesses structural damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s).
* Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
* Conducts safety checks on vehicles. Performs maintenance related work as required.
* In the absence of supervision may provide maintenance supervisory duties.
* Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
* Extensive Travel (minimum of 40 - 47 weeks per year)
* Ability to work on night shifts, when business needs so require

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

* This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

* Education: High school diploma or G.E.D (accredited).
* Experience: Four years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

* Required: Valid drivers license, CDL license (or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days)
* 3 or more ASE Certifications (or the equivalent) among the following:
* Brakes (T4 ASE)
* Drive Train (T3 ASE)
* Heat/Vent/AC (T3 ASE)
* Steering Suspension (T5 ASE)
* Elec/Electronic (T6 ASE)
* PMI (T8 ASE)
* Diesel Engines (T2 ASE)
* Natural Gas (F1 ASE)
* Must also become certified in the following within three (3) weeks of hire): Hydraulics (WMI Class); Transmission (WMI Class), Heavy Equipment (WMI Class)

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

* Skill in operating tools equipment, parts and procedures utilized during the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment, skill in repair of special purpose equipment, ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks, ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles, ability to utilize fleet maintenance software program, and knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance Program may be required.

V. 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.

Normal setting for this job is: repair/maintenance shop.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

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.

Tired of just doing preventative maintenance or working only on engines? Are you ready to take the next step and work on equipment that requires a high level of skill - hydraulics, electrical, diagnostics - using modern maintenance practices and technologies? Are you looking for that right opportunity which will allow you to use and be rewarded for your skills and ability, and provide opportunity for growth? Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks. We care about our technicians safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards check us out, we may be the company for you.

I. Job Summary
Performs complex preventative maintenance tasks, and troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of equipment (Trucks and Yellow Iron).

II. 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.

* Repairs as needed equipment (including, but not limited to, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars).
* Diagnoses and repairs differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
* Performs tasks per preventative maintenance checklist.
* Completes records such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples.
* Services and maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.
* Reference site-specific procedures and more detailed site-specific job descriptions.
* Performing other duties as assigned.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

* No supervisory responsibilities required.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

* Education: Not required.
* Experience: Six (6) years of relevant work experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

* Valid drivers license and must have a clean driving record.

* Must be at least 18 years of age.

* Legally eligible to work in the United States.

* Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

* Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

* NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING

* RCRA

* HAZWOPER (24 Hour)

* DOT & M2Z (Driver Only)

* RCRA / HAZWOPER Training:

* Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)

* Clean Air Act (CAA)

* Clean Water Act (CWA)

* Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)

* Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)

* Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

* National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

* Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)

* Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)

* Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)

* Contingency Plan

* Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)

* Security Plan

* Hazwoper

* Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDPs)

* Refresher Training As Required By Law

* RCRA

* Hazwoper

* DOT

* Forklift

* Medical Exam

* Pre Employment Physical and Drug Test

* Complete Physical Biennially

* Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual

* Physical at Termination

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

* Skill in operating ~~~~ tools, equipment, parts and procedures utilized during the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment, skill in repair of special purpose equipment, ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks, ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles, ability to utilize fleet maintenance software program, and knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance Program may be required.

PPE

* Respirators Full face OV/AG or half face with face shield
* Full face supplied air in some arrears
* Suit Appropriate Barrier Suite: Liquid yellow Tyvek with sleeves, apron, booties; Solid white Tyvek

* Gloves appropriate to hazards present PVC over Nitrile or Butyl (Liquid Waste) Leather Work (Solid Waste), Leather/Cloth work (when handling equipment or containers)

* Overshoes Vinyl Booties Waterproof Boots Chemical Resistant Boots

* Safety glasses

* Hard Hats

* Shoes - Steel Toe

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding the physical requirements, and work environment of the job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

* Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.

* Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than _ pounds frequently.

* Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to _ lbs.

* Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.