General Laborer- Summer Student

The Opportunity

Responsible for providing support to the service department as well as to branch operations including, but not limited to, building maintenance, both inside and outside of the building.

The Role

• Valid forklift operator ticket or able to obtain it


• Able to operate forklifts, wheel loaders, excavators, etc


• G class or higher driver's license


• Mechanically included able to boost machines, disconnect batteries, ability to identify problems when shipping and receiving machines


• Can use basic Microsoft applications


• Can use cell phone


• Effective communication skills; working with drivers, sales team, managers


• Ship machines (paperwork, pictures, uploading on to shared drive)


• Receive Machines (paperwork, pictures, uploading on to shared drive)


• Load & unloading of machines


• Loading & Unloading attachments using forklift and other material handling equipment


• Yard organization & clean up


• Daily yard checks of equipment (Security)


• Inventory checks


• Looking for machines, attachments for the sales team & take pictures


• Shop clean up; sweeping, garbage, organization


• Cleaning of machines both for sales team & customer units 


• Responsible for scrap metal, wood bins, garbage, snow removal and front yard maintenance

The Candidate

Education: High School; Forklift Certification an asset

Work Experience: 6-12 months

Knowledge: Some knowledge of mechanics 

The Company 

Our BIG goal is to be the most trusted supplier of industrial process equipment in Western Canada – and we believe that we have the best people, manufacturing partners, products, and capabilities to get us there! We aim to live each day by our Tundra/Wajax Core Values of 'Learning Matters', 'Safety, No Shortcuts', 'Teamwork, and 'Give Back'.

Tundra offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional perks. 

Highlights include:

• Competitive health and dental benefits with 100% employer paid premiums (no waiting period for eligibility).


• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with 3.5% of total compensation matched by employer (no waiting period for eligibility).


• Health Spending Account.


• Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.


• Exclusive discounts through Wajax with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, group mortgage rates, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.


• Philanthropic focus in the communities with charities such as Kids Cancer Care Foundation, The Ride to Conquer Cancer, and Canadian Blood Services.


• Flexible work arrangements.


• Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

\\ Together we get more done.