Heavy Duty Mechanic

Waste Connections of Canada has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or Apprentices (1st to 4th year) to join our team in Medicine Hat, 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 : 1735 Brier Park Rd NW #9, Medicine Hat, AB T1C 1V5

Pay rate :

• Hourly Rate : $33.00-$38.00 depending on experience.
• 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.

Shift timing :

• Monday to Friday - Day shift with afternoon shift possibility.
• Overtime after 8.5 hours per day

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 ensue 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 data base.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Works independently as well as under direction of the senior mechanics and lead hands
• Will be required to learn and service all post collection processing equipment and perform facility work as needed

Come, join a team environment, and colleagues who embrace a "work hard, play harder" culture. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits.

You’ll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives, and more.

APPLY TODAY! Be part of a great team!