Posted 11 hours ago
310T Lead Hand
@ GFL Environmental
Ayr, Ontario
Overview
GFL Environmental French is hiring a Lead Hand for a permanent full-time afternoon shift in a new maintenance shop servicing 2020–2023 Mack and Volvo heavy trucks. The role combines hands-on repair and diagnostics with shift coordination and apprentice mentoring. The posting states a 310T licence, own tools, comprehensive employer-paid health benefits, retirement matching, and paid vacation.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee afternoon shift workflow and assign tasks to technicians and apprentices
- Perform complex diagnostics and repairs on heavy vehicles
- Mentor apprentices and enforce shop safety protocols
- Update work orders and manage parts consumption in fleet software
- Estimate repair times and costs and coordinate off-site emergency service
Requirements summary:
- Valid 310T Truck and Coach licence
- Advanced knowledge of commercial vehicle systems
- Lead hand or supervisory experience is a strong asset
- 5+ years heavy equipment maintenance experience preferred
- Own tools required
- Welding experience considered an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Mechanical & electrical trades |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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GFL Environmental
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Full company description
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
- LinkedIn followers
- 170,621
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8,102
- Reported office locations
- 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
- Business categories
- Environmental Consulting
- Waste Management
- GreenTech
- Other recorded names
- GFL Environmental Inc.
- Specialties
- Municipal / Residential Waste
- Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
- Construction & Demolition Services
- Used Oil Collection
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Excavation Services
- Shoring & Foundations
- Soil Remediation
- Vacuum Truck Services
- Infrastructure Development
- Recycling
- Organics
- Industrial Cleaning
- HAZMAT Emergency Response
- Landfill Disposal & Diversion
- and Environmental Remediation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 580 |
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Job Summary
At GFL, our Lead Hands play a vital role in driving shop safety, productivity, and technical excellence. In this key leadership and hands-on role, you will perform advanced repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics on our heavy vehicles and equipment while overseeing afternoon shift operations, coordinating work assignments, and mentoring apprentices in a brand-new facility.
Why GFL
Comprehensive Health Benefits: 100% Employer-paid benefits program for you and your family.
Retirement & Wealth Growth: Group Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Stock Options
Financial Incentives: Paid Vacation, Shift Incentive (Afternoon Premium), Boot Allowance and Tool Allowance.
Workplace Gear & Support: Uniforms provided.
Employment Stability: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for Overtime and Advancement.
Flexible Earnings: Optional Weekend work available at the discretion of Management.
Modern Fleet & Shop: Maintenance support for a fleet of 2020–2023 Mack & Volvos in a brand-new maintenance shop featuring 6 double-length bays.
Requirements
Licensing: Valid 310T Truck and Coach License
Equipment & Tools: Own tools required.
Leadership Experience: Prior experience in a Lead Hand, Charge Hand, or Supervisory capacity within a heavy-duty shop environment is a strong asset.
Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of commercial vehicle systems (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and computer diagnostics). Welding experience is considered an asset.
Communication & Teamwork: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage shift priorities and support team members.
Experience: 5+ years of heavy truck/equipment maintenance experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Shift Leadership & Coordination: Oversees afternoon shift workflow, prioritizes daily repair orders, assigns tasks to technicians/apprentices, and ensures shift goals and turnarounds are met smoothly.
Maintenance & Repair Operations: Performs complex diagnostics, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs on heavy vehicles and fleet equipment.
System Diagnostics & Electronics: Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems using advanced fleet software and electronic tools.
Apprentice Mentorship & Safety Coaching: Serves as a technical guide and mentor to apprentices, promoting safe work habits, proper tool usage, and quality workmanship.
Safety & Compliance: Enforces all shop safety protocols and conducts regular work area inspections to ensure full compliance with corporate and OHSA standards.
Documentation & Work Orders: Uses fleet maintenance software to update work orders, track repair times, manage parts consumption, and provide handover notes for the incoming shift.
Emergency Support & Estimates: Evaluates repair times/costs for major jobs and coordinates or conducts service calls for off-site emergency breakdowns as required.
Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
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