Heavy Duty Mechanic

GFL Environmental Inc.

by GFL Environmental Inc.
  • Summerside
  • On-site
  • $38.00 - $40.00 per hour
  • Posted: January 9, 2025
  • 45 hours per week
  • Starts: As soon as possible
  • Permanent
  • Expires: Feb 5, 2025
  • 1 Vacancy
  • 336404

Job Description:

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!

Tool allowance
2 pairs of boots per year
Competitive benefits package

Let’s Get Technical

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Our Mechanics safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely, so our Drivers can continue to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe, by courteously and efficiently providing waste removal and environmental services to customers

A day in the life of a Mechanic:

  • Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment
  • Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles
  • Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily
  • Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan
  • Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule
  • Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations
  • Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment
  • Possess, provide, and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.

What’s required:

  • Red Seal Certificate
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic
  • Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn.
  • Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
  • Experience using diagnostic software a plus

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.
Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records
Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job
Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job

#GFLTalent

Tagged as: 72410

Essential Skills:

  • Adaptability
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Working with Others
  • Soft Skills:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Hard Skills:

  • Automotive Repair
  • Certifications:

  • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Red Seal)
  • Languages:

  • English
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