Durham (Pickering)- Lube Technician

Miller Waste Systems Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 36,589 - 40,721; Full time

Job summary

Miller Waste Systems Inc. is seeking a Lube Technician in Pickering, Ontario, for the permanent afternoon shift (3:00pm–12:00am). The position involves maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles, performing routine servicing, and ensuring accurate maintenance records.

Start date is immediate and overlap with shop foreperson reporting. The role requires mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work overtime or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with a strong work ethic.
• Desire to learn and apply new skills daily.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair company vehicles following safety and company standards.
• Perform routine servicing: lubrication, oil changes, fluid checks, and wheel/engine maintenance.
• Record maintenance activities accurately and maintain vehicle records.
• Support technicians with basic repairs and cleaning of shop and equipment.
• Assist with road tests and service calls as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Deadline-oriented

Tools

Hand tools

DZ license

Job description

Lube Technician

Location: 1220 Squires Beach Road, Pickering, Ontario

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time - Afternoon Shift

Reporting To: Shop Foreperson

Start Date: Immediately

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm to 12:00am

Compensation: $26.56 plus $3.00 shift premium per hour ($29.56/h)

About Miller Waste Systems

Founded in 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a proudly Canadian, family-owned company with 65 years of experience providing waste management and diversion services to municipalities, businesses, and industries across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Today, Miller Waste operates collection fleets, recycling facilities, transfer stations, and composting operations that help communities manage waste responsibly while recovering valuable resources from the waste stream.

Miller Waste has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years, a distinction that reflects our commitment to strong leadership, operational excellence, and a culture that values our people.

At Miller Waste, our people are our greatest strength. We provide a safe workplace, competitive compensation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that is trusted by the communities it serves.

Summary

The 310T Truck & Coach Technician at Miller Waste Systems is responsible for maintaining and repairing company vehicles in compliance with safety, ministry, and company standards. This includes diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, performing road tests and service calls, and ensuring accurate maintenance records to support safe and reliable fleet operations.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with the occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Service of all Company vehicles, such as chassis lubrication, oil changes and cleaning of trucks and any other MWS equipment, as needed.
• Conduct vehicle maintenance according to established MWS policies and procedures.
• Maintain all required records and files for vehicle maintenance.
• Will also be required to clean the shop, paint rims, and generally maintain the appearance of the equipment.
• Assist technicians with basic repairs and other maintenance of trucks and equipment.
• Will be lubricating and conducting fluid services, on all Miller Waste equipment, as needed.
• Draining old oil, replacing filters and refilling with correct amount of new oil.
• Inspecting and topping off various fluids like transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and windshield washer fluid.
• Applying lubricants to various vehicle components, such as chassis parts and wheel bearings, to reduce friction and wear.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Successful candidates will be mechanically inclined and possess a strong work ethic.
• Should possess a strong desire to learn and an ability to apply that knowledge during their daily duties.
• Previous experience as a Lube Technician or in a similar role is considered an asset.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is key, as well as working in a team environment.
• You must be available to work late when trucks are behind schedule, as well you may be required to work overtime, weekends and on holidays.
• Should be striving to obtain a Technician’s Licence.
• Must possess a basic set of hand tools.
• A valid DZ Driver’s Licence for this position is an asset.

Posting closing date:

This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.