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Traveling Lead Diesel Mechanic

Job in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39200, USA
Listing for: WM
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-05
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Excellent opportunity for a self motivated experienced diesel mechanic!
That’s what you get as a Lead Diesel Mechanic at WM – and more.
  • Starting salary of $30+ per hour depending on experience
  • Company truck provided including gas card for travel
  • Daily per-diem for food and lodging
  • Pre-scheduled travel plans to allow for flexibility when needed
  • Tool allowance reimbursement up to $500 per quarter
  • Boot allowance worth an additional $175 per year
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
  • We are committed to Growth:
    Annual Education Assistant Benefit available for team members
  • Company-matched 401(k)
  • Adoption assistance and parent support

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Lead Diesel 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 a Lead Diesel Mechanic with WM:
  • Monday – Friday; occasional weekends
  • 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

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

Here’s more of what you’ll do:
  • Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment.
  • Estimate time and material costs on vehicle repairs and new parts.
  • Perform your work within our Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.
  • Safety checks on vehicles – the safety of every single employee and the people in our communities is our number one priority.
  • Complete required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
  • Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
What do you need to be considered for the role of Lead Diesel Mechanic?
  • 4 years of relevant work experience
  • 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.
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.

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Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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