Apprentice Mechanic

GFL Environmental; Bowmanville; Presencial; CAD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to receive on‑the‑job training on inspections, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs to ensure the safety and performance of the company fleet.

You will learn to maintain commercial vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations and company standards. The role emphasizes capability to perform oil changes, tire rotations, minor repairs, and paperwork, with supervision and guidance from skilled trades professionals.

Formación

• Knowledge of tools required to repair and maintain vehicles.
• Ability to follow manuals, schedules, and maintenance guidelines.
• Currently registered as a Level 3 apprentice with Skilled Trades Ontario (310T).
• Strong work ethic and trustworthiness.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, capable of teamwork or independent work.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform limited repairs and preventive maintenance (oil changes, lubrication, tune-ups, filter replacements, tire rotations).
• Complete required repair paperwork and document parts usage and times.
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections; report deterioration for repair or replacement.
• Assist mechanics with repairs and projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Tire inspections, removal, and replacements; fuel and wash company vehicles.
• Operate tools and equipment safely following company procedures.
• Ensure shop equipment is in safe condition and maintain a clean work area.
• Participate in inventory maintenance and usage reporting in M5 system.

Conocimientos

Tool knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading/writing reports

Educación

Level 3 Apprentice (310T) Ontario

Herramientas

Repair tools

Inspection tools

Descripción del empleo

The Maintenance Apprentice will receive on-the-job training on performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and will assist with minor repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of company vehicles. This individual will learn how to properly maintain commercial motor vehicles according to DOT regulations and Company standards

Key Responsibilities

• Perform limited repairs and preventive maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication, tune-ups, filter replacements, tire rotations, minor adjustments, etc.
• Complete required paperwork associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections; identify, record, and report equipment deterioration for replacement or repair
• Assist mechanics with repairs and projects as assigned by supervisor
• Tire inspections, removal and replacements
• Fuel and wash Company vehicles
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures, and follow established techniques to perform Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure shop equipment and tools are in safe operating condition
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA Standards
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Assist in maintaining inventory and reporting in M5 program

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on vehicles
• Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company fleet
• Currently registered as a Level 3 apprentice with Skilled Trades Ontario in the Truck & Coach (310T) trade.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrating integrity and trust
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports and associated documents
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Flexibility to accept and adapt to change as well as the commitment to seek continuous improvement
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects (repetitively)
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
• Ability to make simple and repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
• Ability to follow all company safety policies and procedures

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