Are you looking for stable work as Forklift Technician / Heavy Equipment Technician with benefits that provide financial security for you and your family? Aspiring to advance in your heavy equipment career at a site that prides itself on employee safety? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being and understands the importance of family time? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.
Stable work and benefits that support you and your loved ones, a schedule that respects work life balance with your safety at the heart of everything we do and support for your future with training and development based on your unique career goals. That’s what you get as a Heavy Equipment Technician at WM – and more.
The pay and benefits you’ll get as Heavy Equipment Technician :
- Starting salary for a Licensed Technician is $45.97
- Salary range for a Technician Apprentice is $32.99 to $38.99.
- Stable hours for your financial stabilityThese are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for a Heavy Equipment Technician
. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.
The hours and location you’ll work in as a Heavy Equipment Technician with WM:
- Monday – Friday every week
- Shift 3PM to 11PM with occasional weekends
- 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 our Landfill site in Carp, Ontario.
Those are the key details on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Heavy Equipment Technician at WM.
Each day you’ll work at one of our waste disposal sites that service over 20 million customers across North America. As a Heavy Equipment Technician you’ll be responsible for the service and repair of heavy equipment like Forklift, bulldozers, scrapers & front end loaders - this equipment is vital to the work we do, so your work will be recognized and valued for the impact it has on our operation. Our heavy equipment mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill – and determination.
Our waste disposal sites operate a rigorous cleaning schedule to protect the working environment for all our employees.
Here’s more of what you’ll do:
- Repair equipment including, but not limited to, Forklift, bulldozers, scrapers, backhoes, front end loaders, yard trucks, farm tractors, forklifts, and company cars.
- Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems.
- Preventative maintenance as set out by the site checklist.
- Paperwork and admin tasks such as work orders, card files, P.M. checklists, and oil samples.
- Service and maintains other equipment such as light plants, water pump, welders, and other equipment.
What do you need to be considered for the role of Heavy Equipment Technician?
- 3 years of maintenance mechanic experience on heavy equipment
- Must be a licensed Heavy Equipment Mechanic OR registered Apprentice.
- Must have experience repairing Forklifts.
- A valid driver’s 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.
The kind of people who thrive in our teams:
- Thrive while working independently.
- Take accountability for the quality and standard of their work.
- Good communicators who are ready to support other colleagues.
- Curious and determined fixers.
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.
The expected base pay rate for this position in Canada is 32.99/h - $45.97/h. This rate represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
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.
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.
ABOUT WM
WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. 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 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 achieve 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 the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.99-$45.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Heavy Equipment/Maintenance Mechanic: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic license OR registered Apprentice? (required)
Work Location: In person
