Lead Mechanic

Safely inspect, maintain and repair all Company owned or leased vehicles and equipment including rolling stock, to ensure its ability to operate efficiently and safely. Provide daily functional direction to mechanics as needed Key Responsibilities: • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment using industry standard and acceptable maintenance methods and procedures. • Maintain vehicle maintenance records. • Ensure safe and productive operation of all equipment by scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for all equipment within state, federal, local and corporate guidelines. • Maintain safe and clean shop facility. • Review all D.V.I.R. reports and perform repairs as needed. • Provide accurate labor hours required for each product line. • Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with vehicles and equipment. • Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles. • Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily. • 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. • Maintain a clean work area. • 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. • Assume leadership and supervisory role of Supervisor/Manger in the absence of the Supervisor/Manger. • Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars. • Attend safety and branch meetings. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Requirements: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired. • Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). • Completion of DOT certification for air brake inspection and adjustment and annual vehicle inspections. • Possess two (2) years practical experience in heavy truck repair. • Complete all company provided/sponsored technical training and continuing education programs. • Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to communicate effectively with others. • Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records. • Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English. • Ability to operate any vehicle, equipment or tools necessary to perform job. • Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required. • Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. Physical/Mental Demands: • Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. • Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required. • Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required. • Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. Working Conditions: • Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. • Occasionally work in high precarious places. • Work environment is usually loud. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.