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Sr. Diesel Mechanic PTO & Healthcare

Job in Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60161, USA
Listing for: Waste Management
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30.31 - 45.49 USD Hourly USD 30.31 45.49 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr. Diesel Mechanic PTO & Immediate Healthcare!

Pay and Benefits

Starting salary of $30.31 – $45.49 per hour.

  • Stable hours for your financial stability.
  • Tool reimbursement $350 per quarter.
  • Boot reimbursement additional $300 per year.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage.
Hours and Location

Monday – Friday (Occasional Saturday).

1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The normal setting for this job is a repair/maintenance shop at our Melrose Parking, IL hauling site.

About the Role

Each day you’ll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Diesel Mechanic you can take pride in watching a truck roll out of the shop, knowing your local community will be supported by your hard work. Our mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill – and determination.

You’ll be using modern tools and procedures to deliver exceptional maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks.

Responsibilities
  • 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 work within our Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.
  • Conduct 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.
  • Assist senior mechanics in the completion of project work.
  • 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.
Qualifications
  • Education:

    Not required.
  • Experience:

    Four (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 examination.
People We’re Looking For
  • 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
  • Required to exert physical effort that includes 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 and exposure to toxic chemicals, often.
  • Required to be exposed to environmental elements such as dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar, 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.
Additional Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. The company offers a stock purchase plan, company match on 401(k), and more.

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