Technician Apprentice Program

Company: Waste Management
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranWaste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. - WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
Have you graduated from a trade school and are now ready to put your experiences to work? Do you have diesel mechanic knowledge at a junior level and are ready to join a professional fleet where you can learn and grow? If so, Waste Management may have an opportunity for you as a Diesel Mechanic Assistant in our Mechanic Apprentice Program (TAP). The Mechanic Apprentice Program (TAP) is a Waste Management initiative designed to take junior level mechanics and develop them as professional mechanics for a fleet maintenance career track within Waste Management. Besides part time and full-time employment opportunities and a training program, the candidate may receive tools as a part of the program. The ideal candidate is someone with a trade school background or junior level maintenance background.
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.I. - Job SummaryWorks under direct supervision and follows established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. - Performs minor repairs and limited preventive maintenance (PM) on assigned equipment. - II. - Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. - Other minor duties may be assigned. -

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment.
• Washes vehicles and equipment.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Assists senior mechanics in the completion of project work.
• Assists with service calls for breakdowns.
• Performs other maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards. III. - Supervisory Responsibilities
  • This job has no supervisory duties.IV. - QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. - Education and Experience
    • Education: Not required.
    • Experience: No previous experience required.B. - Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
      • Valid driver's 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 and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
        • None required. V. - Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Normal setting for this job is: repair/maintenance shop.BenefitsAt 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."

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