Full-Time

Heavy Truck Mechanic

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Waste Connections

Waste Connections

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides integrated solid waste services

Compensation Overview

$34.70/hr

Mid, Senior

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Licensed 310T Mechanic or Red Seal Equivalent
  • Proficiency in a variety of diesel vehicle diagnostic tools, preventative maintenance and repair
  • Basic tool set
  • Valid Class DZ Or AZ or ability to obtain within 90 days of start of position
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Hydraulic experience is a plus

Waste Connections provides solid waste services, including collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling, primarily in exclusive and secondary markets across the U.S. and Canada. Their operations serve over six million customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, through a network that spans 39 states and six provinces. Additionally, their R360 Environmental Solutions subsidiary specializes in treating and disposing of non-hazardous oilfield waste in key natural resource areas. Unlike many competitors, Waste Connections focuses on secondary and suburban markets with strong growth potential, avoiding highly competitive urban areas. Their goal is to establish exclusive service arrangements and achieve high market share in the regions they serve.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Texas

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing trend of zero waste initiatives increases demand for recycling services.
  • Adoption of smart waste bins can improve service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Partnerships for PFAS treatment position company ahead of regulatory changes.

What critics are saying

  • Rising landfill operation costs due to stricter environmental regulations.
  • Emerging waste management technologies could threaten market share.
  • Volatility in oil prices impacts oilfield waste service profitability.

What makes Waste Connections unique

  • Focus on secondary markets with exclusive service rights enhances competitive positioning.
  • Partnership with Food Cycle Science offers innovative food waste recycling solutions.
  • Leading provider of non-hazardous oilfield waste services in key U.S. basins.

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Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 27th, 2025
Waste Connections Announces Dates For First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release

TORONTO, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2025 after the close of the stock market on April 23, 2025. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on April 24th at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time

PR Newswire
Jan 10th, 2025
Waste Connections Announces Dates For Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release And 2025 Outlook

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and outlook for the full year 2025 after the close of the stock market on February 12, 2025.  The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on February 13th at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time

PR Newswire
Nov 21st, 2024
Revolutionizing Trash Collection For Texas: Food Cycle Science And Waste Connections Team Up With Canton, Texas To Combat Food Waste

FCS's FoodCycler® is an award-winning electric food waste recycler that transforms food scraps into a dry, odorless by-product. This innovative technology helps eliminate methane emissions that typically occur when food waste decomposes in landfills. By converting organic waste into a nutrient-rich material, the FoodCycler® not only helps mitigate environmental impact but also supports sustainable waste management practices in households. "Waste Connections is excited to partner with Food Cycle Science to bring cutting-edge food waste solutions to the communities we serve. By introducing FoodCycler technology to our municipal customers, Waste Connections sets itself apart by offering tangible cost-effective solutions to pressing environmental challenges," said Steve Berry, Municipal Sales Relations Manager at Waste Connections – Southern Region. "The City of Canton deserves high praise for their visionary leadership in launching the very first FoodCycler x Waste Connections program in Texas

Waste Today Magazine
Nov 21st, 2024
Waste Connections, Food Science Corp. partner with Texas city to recycle food waste

"Waste Connections is excited to partner with Food Cycle Science to bring cutting-edge food waste solutions to the communities we serve," says Steve Berry, municipal sales & relations manager at Waste Connections.

Defense World
Oct 3rd, 2024
Mattson Financial Services LLC Makes New $1.23 Million Investment in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN)

Mattson Financial Services LLC makes new $1.23 million investment in Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN).