Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice

Waste Management; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Kelowna is seeking a Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate will be registered in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of their apprenticeship program with no prior experience required. This role offers a competitive pay rate and various benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Personal Days

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Completes paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.

Education

Registration as a Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice

Job description

Pay Rate : Apprentices earn a percentage of the Licensed Mechanic rate of $43.62 / h based on experience : 2nd year – 85%, 3rd year – 90%, 4th year – 95%. Your pay increases as you advance, reflecting your skills and growth.

Shift : Monday to Friday 12PM-8PM

I. 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.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following tasks.

• 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 / OSHA Standards.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education : Must be a registered Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year with ITA (Industry Training Authority) registration.

Experience : No prior work experience required.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Valid driver’s license and must have an acceptable driving record.

Apprenticeship Training Agreement (ATA)

ITA Apprentice Card or Certificate of Registration

Apprentice Logbook / Training Record Book

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 andphysical.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

None required.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, 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, 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.

The expected base pay range for this position is $37.08 / h - $41.44 / h. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, Pension and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.