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Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyperson

WM1 day ago
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

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About the role

Why WM Canada? 

People are the driving force behind everything we do.  

From drivers and technicians to analysts, managers and corporate professionals, every employee plays a role in delivering essential services that support communities across Canada.  

Whether you're starting your career, growing your expertise or taking the next

step into leadership, you'll find opportunities to build a long-term future at WM Canada. 

We invest in our people through training, development and opportunities to grow

because we believe great careers are built, not found. In fact, many of our leaders began their careers in frontline and technical roles, reflecting our commitment to developing talent from within. 

 

Build your trade. Grow your future. 

Your skills keep our operations moving. 

At WM Canada, skilled trades professionals play a critical role in maintaining

one of North America's largest fleets and environmental services networks. We invest in our people, equipment and training because we know skilled trades professionals are the backbone of our operations.  

 

Why skilled trades professionals choose WM

Work with purpose

Help maintain the equipment and infrastructure that supports essential services across Canada. 

Advanced equipment and diagnostic technology

Work with modern fleet technology, specialized equipment and evolving systems that keep your skills sharp. 

Keep learning

Access ongoing technical training, certifications and development opportunities to expand your expertise. 

Career paths beyond the shop

Whether you want to become a lead technician, supervisor, trainer or manager, opportunities exist to grow your career. 

Stability you can depend on

Join an established organization that offers consistent work, long-term opportunities and the support of a North American industry leader. 

 

Why people stay

  • Competitive compensation 
  • Career advancement opportunities 
  • Ongoing technical training 
  • Strong commitment to safety 
  • Respect for skilled trades expertise  

Bring your skills. Build your career. Grow with WM. 

Pay Rate: $44.49/h

Shift: Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM

I. Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs preventive maintenance services and inspects, diagnoses and repairs vehicles and equipment.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. 

  • Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. 
  • Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
  • Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
  • Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
  • Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts.
  • Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
  • Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
  • Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
  • Assists senior Mechanics in the completion of project work.
  • Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

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: Licensed Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • Experience: Two (2) years of relevant work experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and must have an acceptable driving record.
  • 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 and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

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, etc.) 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, etc.) 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.

The expected base pay rate for this position is  $44.49/h. This rate represents

a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a 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. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Pension and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click

"Apply.”

 

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com [https://www.wm.com]) is North America's leading provider of

comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com [https://sustainability.wm.com/].

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all

applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires

individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior

maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician’s safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers.

Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards – check us

out, we may be the company for you!

About WM

Environmental Services
10,000+
Founded in 1968

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive.

WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects.

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