Heavy Duty Mechanic - flexible work hours, pension plan, and more!

Job description

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.

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Mechanic at WM – and more. The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Mechanic:

- Hourly $46.32 per hour, based on a 40-hour work week, with overtime available.

- 100% WM contribution to pension of $4.75 per hour worked.

- Stable hours for your financial stability

- Annual Tool allowance: $950

- Annual Boot allowance: $350

- Uniforms and PPE provided

- Extensive paid training opportunities

- A fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunities

- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability, Pension and more

**Please note that benefits may vary by site WM is there, helping build the best and total you. The hours and location you’ll work in as a Mechanic with WM:

- Friday to Monday.

- Start at 7am.

- We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need.

- The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our Coquitlam Hauling Site.

Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Mechanic at WM. Each day you’ll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across North America. As a Mechanic you can take pride in watching a truck roll out of the shop, knowing your local community will be supported by your hard work. Our mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill – and determination. You’ll be using modern tools and procedures to deliver exceptional maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks. Here’s more of what you’ll do:

- Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment.

- Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and new parts.

- Perform your work within our Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs).

- Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.

- Safety checks on vehicles – the safety of every single employee and the people in our communities is our number one priority

- Complete required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.

- Assisting 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 perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

What do you need to be considered for the role of a Mechanic?

- Licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic or Truck and Transport Mechanic.

- 2 years of relevant work experience

- A valid drivers license, with an acceptable driving record

- Be over 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.

- Assets: CVIP certification and a valid Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s license.

The kind of people who thrive in our teams:

- Team players who care about everyone in the shop

- Happy working independently and as part of a team

- Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge

- Determined problem solvers.

Work environment and physical demands Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

- Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing

- 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;

- This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Benefits: At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, then click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today. The expected base pay rate for this position is $46.32/h This rate 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.

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 WM (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.

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.