Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Lily Lifestyle; Saanich; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Monthly training with third-party VEND

Promotion opportunities

Cross Training

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Victoria, BC is seeking a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to maintain and repair our fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork as you keep our operations running and serve local communities.

Applicants must be a Red Seal/Certified Mechanic with at least 1 year of relevant experience; high school diploma or GED; willingness to operate equipment; and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. We offer competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Red Seal/Certified Mechanic required
• 1+ year experience as Heavy Duty Mechanic
• Willingness to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job
• Exert physical effort including pushing, pulling, bending and lifting up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and perform preventive maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment to keep fleets running smoothly.
• Follow detailed instructions, maintain accurate records and operate safely in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Red Seal/Certified Mechanic

Mechanic experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to join our team in Victoria, BC!

Applicants must be a Red Seal/Certified Mechanic to be considered.

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
• 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!

What's required:

Mechanics must have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired
• 1+ year experience 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

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 (see below)

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.