Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic

GFL Environmental is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our dynamic team in Coquitlam, BC!

The Job:

The Lead Hand Mechanic will 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. They will provide daily functional direction to mechanics as needed

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. 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.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

• Life Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Compressed Work week schedules & excellent Work life balance

• Premiums

• Coveralls provided

• Tool/ Boot Allowances

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and run the shop, manage employee scheduling, assign work

• Manage inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and part levels are maintained and purchases are within budget

• Obtain quotes & process all vendor repair orders, purchase orders, and invoices; identify solutions, investigate disputes, and process corrections

• Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment.

• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles. (CNG training provided)

• Experience with engine drive, train structure, welding, hydraulics & electrical malfunctions.

• Experience with diagnostics for large equipment.

• Basic computer skills preferred.

• Perform specialty builds & engine builds

• 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.

• Is reliable, responsible for your work & has the right attitude to perform assigned tasks.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• Red Seal Certified Mechanic

• Possesses inspection license CDL/ CVI / CN

• Must be computer literate, can be trained in software systems and have the willingness to learn

• Experience in mining and/or construction equipment repair & maintenance an asset

Advantages to working at GFL:

• Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project
• Experience innovation through our first fully electric truck, now in operation.
• Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Be part of a publicly traded company (on NYSE & TSX), benefitting from our growth trajectory

How to Apply: Ready to join Team Green? Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that 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.