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Heavy Equipment Mechanic-March 2024
Columbia
Mar 29, 2026
About Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

  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.

  Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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