Apprentice Mechanic

WM; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management solutions provider in Ottawa seeks a Mechanic. This role involves performing minor repairs and maintenance on diesel equipment. Candidates must be registered apprentices and available for a Tuesday to Friday shift from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Benefits include a competitive compensation package with medical, dental, and other perks. Sign-on bonus of $5000 offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Must be a registered apprentice in a recognized educational institution.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Complete required paperwork using fleet maintenance software.
• Assist with service calls for breakdowns.

Education

Registered apprentice

Completed 1st year of apprenticeship

Job description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Shift: Tuesday-Friday 12:00PM-10:30PM (4 day work week)

Pay Rate:> $24/h-$36/h

Sign On Bonus: $5000

Are you ready to take the next step and work on equipment that requires a high level of skill - hydraulics, electrical, diagnostics - using modern maintenance practices and technologies? Are you looking for that right opportunity which will allow you to use and be rewarded for your skills and ability, and provide opportunity for growth? Our Mechanics are trained to provide superior maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks. We care about our Mechanic’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our Mechanics and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us out, we may be the company for you.

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.

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 Mechanics 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 Standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

A. Education and Experience

• Education: Must be a registered apprentice
• Experience: Must have completed 1st year of apprenticeship

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• Must be a registered apprentice in a recognized educational institution.
• Valid driver’s license and must have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• None required.

Work Environment

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than __ pounds most of the work day;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often;

Normal setting for this job is: repair/maintenance shop.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

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, Pension and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

ABOUT US

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com ) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

ABOUT THE TEAM

Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us out, we may be the company for you!

START DATE: 03/01/2024