Container Repair

GFL Industries; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Michigan is seeking a maintenance technician responsible for repairing, rebuilding and maintaining compactors and related equipment.

You will ensure safety compliance, coordinate repairs, and support installation projects on-site. The role requires CDL within six months, prior repair experience with compactors, and the ability to follow detailed instructions while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma desired.
• Prior repair experience on compactors/equipment.
• CDL required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, rebuild, operate, install, and maintain company compactors and related equipment.
• Comply with safety rules and regulations.
• Coordinate rebuilds/repairs and track costs for parts and labor.
• Receive major repair requests and coordinate/perform as needed.
• Assist branch with compactor repair or installation issues.
• Perform minor welding when required.
• Oversee PM program to maintain equipment image and service quality.
• Stock standard parts per stocking levels.
• Maintain knowledge via manuals and technical training.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Operate equipment

Physical ability

Electrical knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Technical diploma desired

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Safely perform the repair, rebuilding, operation, installation, and maintenance on Company compactors, containers and other equipment as needed.
• 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. 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 [e-mail] 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.