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Waste Management: Heavy Equipment Technician

The following information was provided by Waste Management


RATE OF PAY: $40.00 – 48.00


POSITION: Performs complex preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of equipment (Trucks and Yellow Iron).


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.


Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities required.


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 driver's 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.


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.


D. 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


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.

 

The expected hourly range for this position is $40.00 – 48.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.


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.

 

About Waste Management

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. 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 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 achieve 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 the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.


About the Team

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits to resources and engagement activities. 


We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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Job Info

  • Job Identification2320496

  • Job Category Fleet

  • Posting Date07/08/2024, 10:39 AM

  • Job Schedule Full time

  • Locations 10910 DAWSON CANYON RD, CORONA, CA, 92883, US(On-site)






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