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Mechanic

Gfl Environmental Inc.

The Role

Overview

Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy diesel trucks and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • diesel repair
  • m5 scheduling
  • parts procurement
  • power tools
  • equipment maintenance
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations. -Assist in the training and orientation of new employees. -Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment. -Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan. -Maintain a clean work area. -Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily. -Occasionally work in high precarious places. -Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule. -Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment. -Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing. -Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

  • diesel mechanic
  • diagnostic software
  • high school
  • computer literate
  • physical ability
  • safety compliance

What You Bring

-Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment. -Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn. -Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records. -Ability to communicate effectively with others. -Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job. -Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required. -Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic -Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. -Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English. -Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. -Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards -Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required. -Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors. -Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. -High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired. -Experience using diagnostic software a plus -Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.

The Company

About Gfl Environmental Inc.

-Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse. -Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. -Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups. -Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet. -Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre. -Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope. -Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports. -The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.

Sector Specialisms

Municipal

Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

Government

Solid Waste Management

Liquid Waste Management

Soil Remediation

Hazmat Emergency Response