Wm
Leading provider of comprehensive waste management services across North America.
Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic
Apprentice diesel mechanic servicing trucks/equipment, ensuring safety in a shop.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will work Monday through Friday with no weekend shifts, primarily in the repair and maintenance shop at WM’s Vancouver hauling site, ensuring a predictable work‑life balance. Each day you’ll diagnose and repair trucks and equipment that serve millions of customers across North America, using modern tools to maintain diesel and, at some locations, CNG fleet vehicles. • Work in a repair/maintenance shop at the Vancouver hauling site • Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on various vehicles and equipment • Estimate time and material costs for repairs and new parts • Perform work within Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs) • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls • Conduct safety checks on vehicles to protect employees and the community • Complete paperwork documenting parts usage and repair times • Assist senior mechanics with project work • Review, complete, or assign repairs from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports • Maintain a clean, safe work area complying with corporate and OSHA standards
Key Responsibilities
- ▸diagnostics
- ▸repair
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸emergency response
- ▸safety checks
- ▸documentation
What You Bring
• Valid driver’s licence with acceptable driving record • Be at least 18 years old • Legally eligible to work in Canada • Ability to meet physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations • Pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical examination • Able to work independently and collaboratively • Determined problem solver
Requirements
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸18+ age
- ▸work eligibility
- ▸physical ability
- ▸independent
- ▸problem solving
Benefits
Are you looking for a safer work environment, financial security for your family, and a path to advance your mechanic career? WM offers an apprenticeship that prioritizes employee well‑being and provides a stable platform for growth. As an Apprentice Diesel Mechanic at WM you’ll benefit from career progression, stable income, and a safe workplace, all designed to support your personal and professional goals. The role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $31.50 to $40.77 based on experience, along with stable hours, a tool allowance, and a boot allowance to help you succeed on the job. The company promotes equal employment opportunities, offers accommodations throughout the hiring process, and complies with real‑ID requirements for travel or federal site access. • Starting salary $31.50–$40.77 per hour (experience‑based) • Stable hours for financial stability • Tool allowance • Boot allowance • Monday – Friday schedule; no weekends
Work Environment
Onsite