Job Title:
Heavy Equipment Technician I, $1500 Sign On Bonus, Day Shift
Company: Waste Management , Inc.
Location: Bergen, NY
Created: 2026-03-18
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Description 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. Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That's what you get as a Landfill Tech at WM - and more. The pay and benefits you'll get as a Landfill Technician Starting salary $21.63 - $30.48 depending on experience $1,500 Sign On Bonus Stable hours for your financial stability Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage. Paid tuition and scholarships for you and your dependents Company-matched 401(k) These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Landfill Technician. 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 Landfill Technician with WM: Monday - Friday every week 6AM - 4PM Occasional Saturdays (As needed) 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 at our BERGEN, NY Landfill site Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM. Each day you'll work at one of our recycling facilities that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic you'll be responsible for the service and repair of heavy equipment like bulldozers, scrapers & front end loaders - this equipment is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our heavy equipment mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill - and determination. Our waste disposal sites operate a rigorous cleaning schedule to protect the working environment for all our waste disposal employees. Here's more of what you'll do: Repair equipment including, but not limited to, 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. Preventative maintenance as set out by the site checklist. Paperwork and admin tasks such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples. Service and maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment. What do you need to be considered for the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic? 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: Thrive while working independently. Take accountability for the quality and standard of their work. Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues. Curious and determined fixers. 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. About Us ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America's largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America - where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com. Equal Employment Opportunity For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation. Real ID In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative. About the Team Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician's 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!