Apprentice Mechanic

Waste Connections, Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Registered 310T Mechanic Apprentice. This role involves performing repairs, inspections, and diagnostics on diesel vehicles. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in diesel vehicle tools and a valid Class DZ or AZ license. Competitive wages, a retirement plan, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Retirement Plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Opportunities for kids

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short Term / Long Term Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements.
• Self-directed and empowered individual contributing to community impact.
• Adherence to safety standards by Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and inspections on diesel vehicles.
• Utilize vehicle computer systems for diagnostics.
• Test drive trucks after services and repairs.

Skills

Proficiency in diesel vehicle diagnostic tools

Preventative maintenance and repair

Professional interactions with drivers

Education

Registered 310T Mechanic Apprentice

Valid Class DZ or AZ / Class 3F or Class 3A

Tools

Fleet maintenance software programs

Basic tool set

Job description

Why Choose Us

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’s proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

Our priority is to make sure we hire apprentice mechanics that care about the safety of our drivers and the service provided to the community. As an apprentice mechanic with us the minimum responsibilities are :

Perform repairs and inspections, safety checks, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on diesel vehicles.

Utilize vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes to identify and adjust Engine and Vehicle Control modules.

Respond to road calls for emergency repairs.

Reviewing, completing or assigning repairs identified on driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

Completing required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software programs.

Test driving trucks after services and repairs.

Helping other team members with repairs as needed.

Having professional and courteous interactions with our drivers when needed.

Adhere to all SAFETY standards laid out by the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of environment as well as Waste Connections of Canada.

Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

Registered 310T Mechanic Apprentice

Proficiency in a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools, preventative maintenance and repair.

Basic tool set

Valid Class DZ Or AZ / Class 3F Or Class 3A or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position.

Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements.

What You’ll Get From Us

Competitive Wages.

Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future.

Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision

Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Insurance : Life, Short Term / Long Term Disability