310T Mechanic apprentice
- Ajax, ON
- On-site
- Posted Oct 2, 2026
- 1 position
$41 / hour
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repairs on diesel vehicle systems including electrical, hydraulic, and suspension components. Manage fleet maintenance documentation and conduct test drives to ensure vehicle safety and operational readiness.
Job details
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. Our priority is to make sure we hire apprentice mechanics that care about the safety of our drivers and the service provided to the community. As an apprentice 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: Registered 310T Mechanic Apprentice Proficiency in a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools, preventative maintenance and repair. Basic tool set Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements What You’ll Get From Us: Competitive Wages: $40.53/h and 9h/ day guaranteed Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. 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.
What you’ll do
Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repairs on diesel vehicle systems including electrical, hydraulic, and suspension components. Manage fleet maintenance documentation and conduct test drives to ensure vehicle safety and operational readiness.
Requirements
Must be a registered 310T Mechanic Apprentice with proficiency in diesel diagnostic tools and repair procedures. Candidates are required to possess a basic tool set and pass all pre-employment screening requirements.
Benefits
- Retirement plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Scholarship opportunities
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
Listed skills
- Control · Preferred
- procedures. · Preferred
- Fleet Maintenance · Preferred
- Kind · Preferred
- safety · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- mechanics · Preferred
- Fleet · Preferred
- maintenance · Preferred
- Maintenance Documentation · Preferred
- future · Preferred
- Diagnostic · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Diesel vehicle diagnostics
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical systems repair
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Suspension repair
- Brake systems repair
- Air systems repair
- Engine control modules
- Vehicle control modules
- Fleet maintenance software
- Safety inspections
- Road call response
- Fleet Maintenance Software
- Self-Discipline
- Vehicle Inspection
- Recycling
- Electrical Systems
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Failure Causes
- On-Board Diagnostics
- Mechanics
- Safety Standards
- Suspension (Vehicle)
- Waste Collection
Job areas
- Trades
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Apprentice Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
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