Apprentice Mechanic, Fleet Maintenance

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bowmanville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an Maintenance Apprentice to join our fleet maintenance team in Canada.

You will receive on-the-job training performing inspections and preventative maintenance, and assist with minor repairs to keep company vehicles compliant with DOT regulations and company standards. You will perform oil changes, tire rotations, and minor repairs, complete repair paperwork, and support mechanics on various projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools used for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Currently registered as a Level 3 apprentice with Skilled Trades Ontario (310T).
• Ability to follow schedules and maintenance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited repairs and preventive maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication, tire rotations, and minor adjustments.
• Document parts usage, repair times, and complete required paperwork.
• Conduct vehicle safety inspections and report equipment deterioration.
• Assist mechanics with repairs and projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading reports

Follow safety procedures

Education

Level 3 apprentice with Skilled Trades Ontario (310T)

Tools

M5 inventory system

Shop tools and equipment

Job description

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
• 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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