Assistant Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy equipment mechanic repairing and maintaining bulldozers, loaders, and industrial systems. Supporting WM’s waste-management disposal operations through diagnostics and preventative maintenance.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeCorona • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $28 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in servicing and repairing heavy equipment, including diagnostics and preventative maintenance. Capable of performing physical tasks in various environmental conditions while adhering to safety and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Heavy Equipment RepairHydraulic System DiagnosisPreventative MaintenanceValid Driver’s LicensePhysical Capability

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Hard Skills

Heavy Equipment ServiceDifferential RepairMotor RepairTransmission RepairElectrical System RepairAir Conditioning System RepairPreventative Maintenance ChecklistsWork Order CompletionOil Sample AnalysisEquipment Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

WeldersWater PumpsLight PlantsForkliftsBackhoesBulldozersScrapersFront-End LoadersYard TrucksFarm Tractors

Industry Keywords

Waste Disposal FacilitiesOccupational RisksPhysical RequirementsPre-Employment Drug ScreenEnvironmental Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Service and repair heavy equipment including 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
Perform preventative maintenance according to site checklists
Complete work orders, card files, preventive-maintenance checklists, and oil samples
Service and maintain light plants, water pumps, welders, and other equipment
Work at waste disposal facilities serving customers across the USA
Operate in inside garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outside conditions including inclement weather, heat, and humidity
Follow rigorous cleaning schedules at waste disposal sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Over 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the United States
Ability to perform physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations
Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing
Constant standing, walking, and grasping
Ability to work around occupational risks, dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stable hours
Stock purchase plan
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage
Company-matched 401(k)
Adoption assistance and parent support
Training and development based on career goals
Stable hours supporting work-life balance