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Heavy Equipment Mechanic $7500 sign on bonus, PTO, 401K - Shawnee, KS

Posted: 08/18/2025

Heavy Equipment Mechanic $7500 sign on bonus, PTO, 401K - Shawnee, KS

 

Job Description

We are looking for an Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic! $7500 Sign on Bonus! Possible Relocation if qualified!

Pay Range: $45/hour + Depending on experience

Preferred Candidates: Landfill and operating experience! 

A Plus: Tool Reimbursement Program! 

What is the value of a WM job? 

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. 

I. Job Summary

Performs complex preventative maintenance tasks, and troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of equipment (Trucks and Yellow Iron).

 

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. 

III.  Supervisory Responsibilities

IV.  Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

 

A. Education and Experience

Experience: Six (6) years of relevant work experience.  

 B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

NEW EMPLOYEE TRAINING

Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA)

Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act (SARA)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)

Hazardous Waste Transportation Act (HWTA)

Code of Federal Regulation (CFR 40, 29, & 49)

Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)

Standard Division Practices (per department) (SDPs)

Medical Exam

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), Audiogram and Respirator Fit Test annual

Physical at Termination

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

PPE

Suit  Appropriate Barrier Suite:  Liquid  yellow Tyvek with sleeves, apron, booties; Solid  white Tyvek

Gloves  appropriate to hazards present  PVC over Nitrile or Butyl (Liquid Waste) Leather Work (Solid Waste), Leather/Cloth work (when handling equipment or containers)

Overshoes  Vinyl Booties  Waterproof Boots Chemical Resistant Boots

V.  Work Environment

Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than _ pounds frequently.  

Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to _ lbs.

Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

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 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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