Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

GFL Environmental; Vernon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Vernon, BC is seeking a Heavy-Duty Technician to repair and maintain their fleet of diesel and alternative fuel trucks. Responsibilities include complex diagnostics, safety inspections, and mentoring apprentices. The ideal candidate has a Journeyman designation and a valid Driver's License. Competitive benefits and working conditions are offered, including industry-leading wages.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plan

Retirement saving options

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Journeyman designation or equivalent required.
• Valid Drivers License is mandatory.
• Experience with CNG and diesel engine repairs needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex modern CNG and diesel engines.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and safety inspections.
• Mentor apprentice technicians.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

CNG and diesel engine diagnostics

Electrical systems repair

Hydraulic systems repair

Diagnostic software usage

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman designation or equivalent

Tools

Commercial vehicle maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Heavy-Duty Technician at GFL Environmental in Vernon BC!

Our Technicians safely operate repair and maintain GFL Environmental owned commercial diesel and alternative fuel trucks and heavy equipment to ensure its ability to operate safely.

Now paying industry leading wages!

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits plan including retirement saving options for future financial security
• Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Competitive wage

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

Requirements

• Journeyman designation or equivalent
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to work in both our Vernon and Kamloops locations
• Provide own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs
• Red Seal is preferred but not required

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform CVI 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 is preferred. 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

Working Conditions

The Technician must be able to work inside and / or outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.

Physical Demands

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Moderate walking standing climbing heavy lifting carrying stooping bending kneeling reaching grasping / gripping and pushing / pulling
• Work utilizing personal protective equipment including hearing protection safety-toed boot utility gloves reflective vest hearing and eye protection hard hat etc.
• Work outside and inside around moving objects vehicles and machinery with moving parts
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push / pull up to 100 pounds

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

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

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Bank Reconciliation,Informatica,Environment Health And Safety,Health And Safety Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1