GFL Environmental is looking for Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Together, our employees are known as Team Green a name that unites us all under our shared purpose : making our customers and communities Green for Life!
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.
What’s in it for you :
Benefits : Competitive benefits plan, including :
- Extended Health, Dental and Vision
- RRSP and DPSP options for future financial security
- Paid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year
Other Perks : Including but not limited to :
- Tool Allowance for the purchase, maintenance and replacement of necessary tools
- Shift differentials with premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Premiums paid for certain certifications
- Monthly training with third-party vendors
- Promotion opportunities fostered by an active Succession Planning program
- Cross Training opportunities
The job :
At GFL, Heavy Duty Mechanics play a crucial role in keeping local neighborhoods clean and safe, by ensuring our trucks and motorized equipment are up and running smoothly.
Whether rebuilding, repairing, or performing maintenance on our fleet of equipment, Mechanics are essential to our business and quickly become our Drivers’ favorite people.
Teamwork makes the dream work!
A day in the life* of a Mechanic :
- Upon arriving at work, meet with the team, assess all heavy duty diesel trucks & equipment, and prepare for the day ahead
- Perform morning tasks, which may include : Maintenance or repairs of diesel, CNG, gas and electrically-operated trucks as well as associated heavy duty equipmentUsing various power tools, hand instruments and cutting-edge equipmentCompleting daily reports, work orders and order necessary partsPlanning and scheduling repairs in M5 planner and procure partsAssisting in the review of mechanical write-ups and coordinate repair schedule
- Mid-shift, take a hard-earned break, having lunch with the team and catching up with coworkers
- Perform afternoon labor and administrative tasks, either continuing tasks from the morning or starting new ones
- Before heading home, clean up your work areas and tracks to make for a smooth next day
- schedule may vary depending on the day-to-day, start time, etc.
What’s required :
Mechanics must have :
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired
- Experienced as a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards
- Follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records
- Willingness to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job
- Exert physical effort including pushing, pulling, bending and lifting items up to 100 lbs.
- Use fine motor coordination with arm, hand, finger and leg dexterity
- Ability to kneel, crawl and climb
Working Conditions :
May include exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes
Other advantages to working at GFL :
- A network of 20,000+ employees across North America
- Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
- Increased sustainability of your community, through the
- New eco-friendly tech like our first fully electric truck, now in operation
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