Heavy Duty Mechanic

Waste Connections of Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic in Lethbridge, where your skills will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our fleet of garbage trucks. This position offers a supportive culture that empowers you to grow and make a significant impact in your community. You'll be responsible for maintaining heavy trucks and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and performing repairs with precision. With excellent benefits, training opportunities, and a generous allowance for boots and uniforms, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

RRSP match

Generous boot and uniform allowance

Training for Electric, Emission, and Preventative Maintenance

Servant Leadership Training

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Must pass all pre-employment tests and hold a Full Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair garbage trucks and support vehicles efficiently.
• Maintain accurate work orders and complete safety checks.

Skills

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Safety Procedures

Vehicle Inspections

Repair Skills

Education

Red Seal License

4th Year Apprenticeship

Tools

Electronic Work Order System

Job description

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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’re 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.

Position
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic and Apprentices (1st to 4th year) to join our team in Lethbridge, AB to work on a fleet of garbage trucks. Safety is key in our business and our mechanics play a crucial role in maintaining both personal and equipment safety. The Mechanic is responsible for maintaining WCC heavy trucks & heavy equipment in safe working order. The Heavy Duty Mechanic will ensure that all equipment meet all government regulations and standards for safety, as well as WCC safety standards.

Location: 703 32nd Street North | Lethbridge T1H 5H5

What We Offer

• $25.00 to $32.00 per hour (Apprentice to Fully Licensed)
• Excellent benefits
• RRSP – match
• Generous boot and uniform allowance
• Training provided for Electric, Emission and Preventative Maintenance.
• Servant Leadership Training provided with tons of room to grow.

Requirements

• Red Seal License or 4th Year Apprenticeship for Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• 3-4 years of experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment tests.
• A minimum of Full Class 5 drivers license.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair Garbage Trucks, support vehicles and post collection off road equipment; in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Ensure that all equipment and systems are operational by conducting inspections and completing related repairs to ensure vehicle uptime is maintained.
• Maintain accurate work orders and parts charge outs using an electronic work order system.
• Complete all safety checks and record all tire and brake measurements in the database.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Work independently as well as under the direction of the senior mechanics and lead hands.
• Learn and service all post collection processing equipment and perform facility work as needed.

Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Environmental Services, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Construction