Technician Apprentice

Technician Apprentice seeking a safer work environment? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your technician 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 an Technician Apprentice at WM – and more.

The pay and benefits you’ll get as Technician Apprentice

• Starting salary of $28 per hour

  
  I. Job Summary
  
  Works under direct supervision and follows established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. Performs minor repairs and limited preventive maintenance (PM) on assigned equipment.
  
  II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
   

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Performs minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment.
• Washes vehicles and equipment.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Assists senior technicians in the completion of project work.
• Assists with service calls for breakdowns.
• Performs other maintenance-related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.

III. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• No previous experience required
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

IV. Physical Requirements

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.

 

• Lifting > 50 lbs
• Carrying 20 - 50 lbs
• Pushing > 50 lbs
• Pulling 20 - 50 lbs
• Climbing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Feeling
• Standing
• Walking
• Handling
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

☒ Field: 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.


This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.


V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. 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.