Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Full-time
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GFL Environmental is actively seeking a skilled Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Why GFL:
Key Responsibilities:
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
GFL Environmental is actively seeking a skilled Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Why GFL:
Key Responsibilities:
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
Job ID:
R40835
Job Profile:
Lead Mechanic - U
Job Country:
Canada
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Why GFL:
- Competitive Pay: Industry leading wages and premiums. Tool and Boot Allowances.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Retirement savings program to secure your financial future.
- Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern facilities with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
- Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
- Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair complex, modern CNG and diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections.
- Complete required record-keeping associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Review, plan and schedule work as required.
- Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program.
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.
- Ensure shop equipment and tools are kept in a safe operating condition.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Journeyman designation
- Valid Driver’s License
- Provide your own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs.
- Red Seal is preferred.
- Preference will be given to Red Seal Mechanics with leadership experience.
- Ability to perform CVIP inspections, and familiarity with transportation regulation.
- Knowledge of tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of company fleet assets.
- Experience using diagnostic software. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
- Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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 actively seeking a skilled Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Why GFL:
- Competitive Pay: Industry leading wages and premiums. Tool and Boot Allowances.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Retirement savings program to secure your financial future.
- Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern facilities with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
- Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
- Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair complex, modern CNG and diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections.
- Complete required record-keeping associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Review, plan and schedule work as required.
- Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program.
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.
- Ensure shop equipment and tools are kept in a safe operating condition.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Journeyman designation
- Valid Driver’s License
- Provide your own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs.
- Red Seal is preferred.
- Preference will be given to Red Seal Mechanics with leadership experience.
- Ability to perform CVIP inspections, and familiarity with transportation regulation.
- Knowledge of tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of company fleet assets.
- Experience using diagnostic software. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
- Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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
Job ID:
R40835
Job Profile:
Lead Mechanic - U
Job Country:
Canada
More about this job
Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair, and maintain commercial diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles and heavy equipment, including complex engines and electrical and hydraulic systems. Provide daily direction to mechanics, plan and schedule work, maintain repair records and safe shop conditions, and mentor apprentice technicians.
Requirements
A journeyman designation, a valid driver's license, and personal tools are required; a Red Seal designation is preferred, particularly alongside leadership experience. Candidates should be able to perform CVIP inspections, use diagnostic software, follow technical and safety procedures, and communicate effectively while working independently or as part of a team.
Skills
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair
- Diesel Engine Diagnostics
- CNG Engine Diagnostics
- Electrical Systems Repair
- Hydraulic Systems Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- CVIP Inspections
- Diagnostic Software
- Work Planning and Scheduling
- Apprentice Mentoring
- Safety Inspections
- Record-Keeping
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Leadership
Benefits
- Tool Allowance
- Boot Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program
- RRSP Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Team Recognition Programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Journeyman Mechanic
- Red Seal
- Commercial Vehicles
- Heavy Equipment
- Diesel Engines
- CNG Engines
- Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
- Electrical Systems
- Hydraulic Systems
- CVIP Inspections
- Transportation Regulations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Inspections
- Diagnostic Software
- Technical Manuals
- Fleet Maintenance
- Repair Records
- Parts Usage
- Work Scheduling
- Apprenticeship Training
- Shop Safety
- Leadership
- Mechanic Mentoring