Heavy Duty Mechanic

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

• Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
• We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
• With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
• We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
• We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
• GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our growing team out of our Blind River and Espanola operations! As a GFL Mechanic, you will be working under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. You will perform preventive maintenance services; inspect diagnosis and repair vehicles and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
• Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts.
• Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Performs maintenance related work as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in automotive/truck, light or heavy equipment maintenance and repair or completion of accredited vocational technical school program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Works under minimal supervision. May periodically assist in orienting and training lower apprentices.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
• Working knowledge of fuel, ignition, cooling, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and air brake systems.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices necessary while operating or repairing vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in operating tools equipment, parts and procedures utilized during the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in repair of special purpose equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.
• Ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform minor and moderately complex mechanical repair on a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and ability to read hydraulic schematic.
• Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.
• Ability to utilize fleet maintenance software program.
• Knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance program.
• Ability to complete required paperwork to accurately document repairs, utilization of parts and associated repair times.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.