Are you seeking a safer work environment as an Assistant Heavy Equipment 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 an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM – and more. 

About us

WM is North America’s leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. 

The pay and benefits you’ll get as an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary starting at $18 - $23 depending on experience Stable hours for your financial stability Boot allowance up to $300

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for an Assistant 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.

The hours and location you’ll work in as an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic with WM:

Monday – Friday every week 1st Shift 7am to 4pm Occasional Saturdays We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need. The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our Springdale, AR

Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as an Assistant 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 an Assistant 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. 

Here’s more of what you’ll do:

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 maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.

What do you need to be considered for the role of an Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Be over 18 years of age. A valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record 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.

The kind of people who thrive in our teams:

Team players who care about everyone in the shop Happy working independently and as part of a team Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge Determined problem solvers.

Work environment and physical demands

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

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 physical environment which 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.

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, then click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today.