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Waste Connections

Integrated solid waste collection, disposal, recycling

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSouth Shore, NS, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a DEP in heavy road vehicle mechanics or equivalent training.
  • Be proficient with a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools and preventive maintenance and repair techniques.
  • Possess a basic set of tools.
  • Hold a valid Class 3 driver's licence or be able to obtain one within 90 days of starting.
  • Be able to meet all pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and perform safety inspections, diagnose problems, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, braking, and pneumatic systems on diesel vehicles.
  • Use vehicle electrical computer systems to interpret failure modes, identify problems, and adjust engine and vehicle control modules.
  • Respond to roadside calls for emergency repairs.
  • Review, perform, or assign repairs identified in vehicle inspection reports completed by drivers.
  • Complete required documentation using fleet maintenance management software.
  • Road-test trucks after maintenance and repairs.
  • Assist other team members with repairs as needed.
  • Maintain professional and courteous interactions with drivers as needed.
  • Comply with all health and safety standards established by the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Environment, and Enviro Connexions.
  • Perform other related duties as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in hydraulics is an asset.

About the Company

Waste Connections

Integrated solid waste collection, disposal, recycling

Waste Connections provides integrated solid waste services (collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling) across primarily secondary and suburban markets in the U.S. and Canada, serving millions of customers. Through its R360 Environmental Solutions unit, it also handles non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment, recovery, and disposal in active resource basins like the Permian and Bakken. The company differentiates itself by pursuing exclusive rights or high market shares in targeted markets and by combining municipal/commercial waste services with oilfield waste solutions and intermodal logistics. Its goal is to expand and defend leadership in these markets by growing exclusive franchises and offering a broad, integrated set of waste services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
The Woodlands, TX
Founded
1997

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