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Heavy Equipment Technician I Day Shift

WM, Gulf Shores, AL, United States


Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees’ well‑being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM – and more.

Benefits

Starting salary depending on experience

Stable hours for your financial stability

Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage

Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents

Company‑matched 401(k)

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

Schedule & Location

Monday – Friday every week

5:30AM – 3:00PM

Stable hours for financial security and work‑life balance

Repair/maintenance shop at our BALDWIN, FL Landfill site

Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM.

Each day you’ll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic you’ll be responsible for the service and repair of heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front end loaders – this equipment is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our heavy equipment mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill – and determination.

Our waste disposal sites operate a rigorous cleaning schedule to protect the working environment for all our waste disposal employees.

Responsibilities

Repair equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars

Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems

Preventative maintenance as set out by the site checklist

Paperwork and admin tasks such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples

Service and maintain other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment

Qualifications

A valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record

Be over 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 and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical

People Who Thrive With Us

Thrive while working independently

Take accountability for the quality and standard of their work

Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues

Curious and determined fixers

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; constantly standing, walking, and grasping; occasionally sitting and balancing

Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc. often

Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often

This job operates in both inside garage/shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity

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