Lead Diesel Mechanic-PTO, Paid Tuition, Tool Allowance! – Fort Walton Beach, FL Position Available In Okaloosa, Florida

Tallo's Job Summary: The Lead Diesel Mechanic position in Fort Walton Beach, FL offers a pay rate starting at $27 per hour, with potential for additional incentives based on certifications. The role involves performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on vehicles and equipment, requiring at least four years of previous experience. Waste Management, a leading industry employer since 1971, is seeking skilled technicians to join their team.

Company:
Unclassified
Salary:
$55952
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Between $27.00 and
$32.02
Per Hour
(Will discuss with applicant)
Position range in Florida $22.50

  • $31.30 Per hour Lead Diesel Mechanic-PTO, Paid Tuition, Tool Allowance!
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
    (Confidential)
Occupation:

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Location:

Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • 32548
    Positions available: 1
    Job #: 12477560
Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

3/24/2025

Updated:

3/25/2025

Expires:

5/23/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. 24 18 40 Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Lead Diesel Mechanic PTO, Paid Tuition, Tool Allowance!

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Pay Rate:

$27+, Depending on experience Opportunity for additional pay incentives for various certifications

Shift:

 Monday-Thursday 3:15pm-midnight and Fridays 2:15pm-10:45pm (alternate weekends) Quarterly Tool Allowance Boot Allowance 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. Tired of just doing preventative maintenance or working only on engines? Are you ready to take the next step and work on equipment that requires a high level of skill
  • hydraulics, electrical, diagnostics
  • using modern maintenance practices and technologies?

Are you looking for that right opportunity which will allow you to use and be rewarded for your skills and ability, and provide opportunity for growth? Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks. We care about our technicians safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards check us out, we may be the company for you. I. Job Summary
Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI); troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on vehicles and equipment. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components. Participant must be able to commit to a prolonged stay in any part of our service area. Ability and willingness to travel are required. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and ensures the timely and effective repair of any problems identified during an inspection. Performs proficient inspection, diagnosis and moderately complex repair of assigned vehicles and equipment. Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel. Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs. Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts. Advises supervisor immediately if additional work is needed or if repairs cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs). Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds. Assesses structural damage and assigns needed repairs utilizing the most appropriate method(s). Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. Conducts safety checks on vehicles. Performs maintenance related work as required. In the absence of supervision may provide maintenance supervisory duties. III. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory duties. IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. A.

Education and Experience Education:

None required.

Experience:

Four (4) years of previous experience. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid drivers license and must have a clean driving record.
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
Skill in operating tools equipment, parts and procedures utilized during the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment, skill in repair of special purpose equipment, ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks, ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles, ability to utilize fleet maintenance software program, and knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance Program may be required. V. Work Environment
Listed 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. Benefits
At 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 Company Pension, 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. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.

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