Container Repair

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in the United States seeks a Maintenance Technician specializing in compactors and related equipment. You will perform repairs, coordinate rebuilds, and ensure safety standards are met across operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, CDL within six months, and experience repairing compactors. You will engage in welding, PM program coordination, and inventory control to support customer service goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma preferred.
• Experience repairing compactors and related equipment is required.
• CDL is required within six months of employment.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria according to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Comply with company rules and regulations regarding compactor safety.
• Coordinate rebuilds, repairs, and track costs for parts and labor.
• Receive and coordinate major account requests for compactor repairs and installations.
• Assist the branch with compactor repair or installation problems.
• Perform minor welding as needed.
• Manage PM program to maintain equipment condition and minimize loads.
• Stock inventory of standard parts and maintain stocking levels.
• Maintain knowledge of latest technology via manuals and training.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Communication

Instruction following

Equipment operation

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Company and applicable rules and regulations regarding compactor/equipment safety.
• Coordinate all compactor rebuilds, repairs, and track all costs by for any parts or labor used.
• Receive major account request for compactor repairs and installation and coordinate/perform as necessary to insure completeness.
• Assist the branch with any compactor repair or installation problems.
• Perform minor welding when needed
• Coordinate P.M. program to ensure that our image, equipment and customer service is upheld; including pressure setting and cycle times to make sure that we are minimizing loads from our customers.
• Stock inventory of standard parts, according to designated stocking level
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of 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.
• Prior experience in the repair of compactors and other equipment.
• Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.
• 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 ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.
• Knowledge of basic electrical apparatus, particularly in working on and around 3 phase high voltage.

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 50 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.

We thank you for your interest.

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.