Mid-Level Heavy Equipment Technician

Waste Management is seeking a Mid-Level Heavy Equipment Technician in Ferris, TX. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and repairs on various heavy equipment. Candidates should have at least one year of diesel maintenance experience and a valid driver's license. The position offers a competitive pay rate, tool and boot allowances, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan. This is a full-time, on-site position.
About the position

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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans. Hours: M-F 6:00am-4:30pm. Pay: Up to $25 per hour DOE. Preferred candidate will have 1 year experience with: Heavy Equipment (Yellow Iron) preventative maintenance. Position comes with: $2,000 tool allowance ($500 per quarter) and $150 boot allowance. What is the value of a WM job? The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work. We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression. We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more! Who are we? #WeAreWM Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the Waste Management team today!!

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

Requirements
• One (1) year prior Heavy Equipment diesel maintenance experience.
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• Valid driver's license and must have a clean driving record.

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

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.
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• Stock Purchase Plan.
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• Company match on 401K.
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• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.