Heavy Equipment Mechanic flexi shift Job Smithers British Columbia Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Heavy Equipment Mechanic - $7.5k+ incentive package, 7 am start, flexi shift
Location: Smithers

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.

Relocate to Smithers and enjoy the stability and safety of working for WM, whilst living in the gateway to outdoor adventure, from snowy trails to serene lakes in the pristine wilderness of the Canadian Rockies. An opportunity like this come along once in a lifetime – so if you tick the boxes on the experience needed for this role – then what are you waiting for?

Our hiring manager Jeff is waiting to hear from you.

The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Heavy Duty Mechanic:

Starting Pay Rate: $43.62/hr

Sign-On Bonus:$7500

Relocation package: Up to 10% of annual salary

Annual tool package: $925

Boot allowance: $300

Hours: 10am start – and we’re open to a 4- or 5-day shift based on what works for you.

Stable hours for your financial stability

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

The hours and location you’ll work in as a Mechanic with WM:

Monday – Friday every week

Start at 7 AM

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 Smithers 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 Truck or Heavy Duty 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.

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…


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