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Traveling Lead Diesel Mechanic

Job in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70873, USA
Listing for: WM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Excellent opportunity for a self‑motivated experienced diesel mechanic! That’s what you get as a Lead Diesel Mechanic at WM – and more.

Benefits
  • Starting salary of $30+ per hour depending on experience
  • Company truck provided including gas card for travel
  • Daily per‑diem for food and lodging
  • Pre‑scheduled travel plans to allow for flexibility when needed
  • Tool allowance reimbursement up to $500 per quarter
  • Boot allowance worth an additional $175 per year
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage
  • Annual Education Assistant Benefit available for team members
  • Company‑matched 401(k)
  • Adoption assistance and parent support

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Lead Diesel mechanic. 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.

Hours & Location
  • Monday – Friday; occasional weekends
  • We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need
  • Normal setting: repair/maintenance shop
Responsibilities
  • Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment
  • Estimate time and material costs on vehicle repairs and new parts
  • Perform work within our Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs)
  • Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns
  • Conduct safety checks on vehicles – safety of employees and communities is a priority
  • Complete required paperwork, documenting parts usage and accounting for repair times
  • Review, complete, or assign repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
Qualifications
  • 4 years of relevant work experience
  • A 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 of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Successfully complete and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical exam
Desired Attributes
  • Team players who care about everyone in the shop
  • Happy working independently and as part of a team
  • Loves variety – every day provides a new challenge
  • Determined problem solvers
Work Environment & Physical Demands
  • Required to exert physical effort that includes frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; constantly standing, walking, and grasping; occasionally sitting and balancing
  • Exposure to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often
  • Exposure to physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often
  • Work occurs in both indoor garage/shop or gas plant conditions and outdoor conditions with inclement weather, heat and humidity
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today.

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