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310T Mechanic Apprentice

Ajax, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Retirement plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance and short/long-term disability

About the role

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.

Responsibilities Our priority is to make sure we hire mechanics that care about the safety of our drivers and the service provided to the community. As a mechanic with us the minimum responsibilities are:

  • Perform repairs and inspections, safety checks, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on diesel vehicles.
  • Utilize vehicle computer electrical systems to interpret failure modes to identify and adjust Engine and Vehicle Control modules
  • Respond to road calls for emergency repairs
  • Reviewing, completing or assigning repairs identified on driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
  • Completing required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software programs.
  • Test driving trucks after services and repairs
  • Helping other team members with repairs as needed
  • Having professional and courteous interactions with our drivers when needed.
  • Adhere to all SAFETY standards laid out by the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of environment as well as Waste Connections of Canada.
  • Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

  • Currently enrolled in Apprenticeship working towards 310T Mechanic License.
  • Proficiency in a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools, preventative maintenance and repair.
  • Basic tool set
  • Valid Class DZ Or AZ / within 90 days of start of position
  • Hydraulic experience is a plus
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements

What You’ll Get From Us

  • Competitive Wages.
  • $5,000 sign on bonus
  • Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
  • Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

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.

About Waste Connections of Canada

Environmental Services
10,000+

Waste Connections of Canada (formerly Progressive Waste Solutions) is one of Canada’s largest full-service, vertically integrated waste management companies, providing non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and landfill disposal services to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. In 2016, we merged with Waste Connections, Inc., becoming the third largest solid waste management company in North America with a network of operations in 39 states, six provinces and the District of Columbia.

At Waste Connections of Canada, we pride ourselves on our strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Our environmental practices and technologies provide benefits including: organized, timely and safe waste removal from residential and business communities; diversion of waste from our landfills through our recycling facilities; and energy capture of landfill gases for productive use.

Beyond meeting and exceeding regulatory expectations, we work constantly to identify best management practices that promote environmental sustainability. In all of our communities, this means engaging with regulators, engineers and industry experts to learn about and implement new waste management technologies.

On a daily basis, we help homes and businesses come up with smart solutions for all of their waste needs.