Heavy Duty Mechanic Red Seal or Apprentice

GFL Environmental Inc.; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

RRSP/DPSP

PTO 10 days

Tool allowance

Shift premiums

Certifications paid

Monthly training

Growth opportunities

Cross training

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Cranbrook, BC is seeking a Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to keep our fleet running safely. You’ll repair and maintain diesel, CNG, gas and electric trucks, use power tools and plan repairs with our M5 scheduler.

We offer extended health, dental and vision, RRSP/DPSP options, paid holidays and 10 days PTO, tool allowance, shift differentials and ongoing training. Growth opportunities through succession planning and cross-training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical diploma desired.
• 1+ year experience as a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Follow detailed safety guidelines and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain or repair diesel, CNG, gas and electric trucks and heavy duty equipment.
• Use power tools and precision instruments to perform tasks.
• Complete daily reports and work orders, and order parts as needed.
• Plan and schedule repairs using M5 planner and procure parts.

Skills

Attention to safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma desired

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification

Job description

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

Why Join

• 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

• Tool Allowance for the purchase, maintenance and replacement of necessary tools
• Shift differentials with premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Premiums paid for certain certifications
• Monthly training with third-party vendors
• Promotion opportunities fostered by an active Succession Planning program
• Cross Training opportunities

A Day in the Life* of a Mechanic: Maintenance or repairs of diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated trucks as well as associated heavy duty equipment Using various power tools, hand instruments and cutting-edge equipment Completing daily reports, work orders and ordering necessary parts Planning and scheduling repairs in M5 planner and procure parts Assisting in the review of mechanical write-ups and coordinate repair schedule.

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

Working Conditions

• May include exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes

Other advantages to working at GFL

• A network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Increased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project #GFLTalent

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.

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.

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.