Journeyman Truck Mechanic

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.

About the role

GFL Environmental is hiring a Journeyman Truck Mechanic in Ajax, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• 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 and work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
• Plan and schedule repairs in the M5 planner and procure all parts for a successful plan.
• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate the 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 the tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders, and with all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance at technical training seminars and testing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Experience using diagnostic software is a plus.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate the 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 or equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Possess the physical ability to perform all aspects of the job.

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.

• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

• This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Benefits

• Position is eligible for a $3000.00 sign-on bonus*.
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care