Hydraulic Mechanic (Traveling)

GFL Environmental Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical, dental, vision

HSA with employer match

Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match 4%

Aflac supplemental plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Mental health support (EAP)

7 paid holidays

Boot reimbursement

Tool allowance

Tool box moving assistance

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic with fleet maintenance, hydraulics, and mobile repair experience. This role involves some travel between Eveleth, Anoka, and Bemidji and works on environmental services equipment rather than garbage trucks.

Compensation includes a $25-$35/hr pay range based on experience, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work with modern diagnostic tools and up-to-date mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean MVR.
• Minimum of two years experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Experience using diagnostic software a plus.
• Must be computer literate and willing to learn software systems.
• Must be able to meet safety sensitive criteria per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment.
• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electric equipment.
• Complete reports, work orders, and procure parts.
• Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and coordinate parts.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist in training and orientation of new employees.
• Keep up with latest technology through manuals and training.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading manuals

Operate vehicles

Physical strength

Vacuum trucks experience

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Pay: $25-$35/hr Based on Experience

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Boot Reimbursement
• Monthly Tool allowance
• Tool box moving assistance

We are hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician / Diesel Mechanic experienced in fleet maintenance, hydraulics technician work, and mobile equipment repair. Candidates with background as a Field Service Technician working on vacuum truck or hydrovac systems are highly encouraged to apply.

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely. This position is for Environmental Services and will not be working on garbage trucks. This role will involve some travel and work between Eveleth, Anoka and Bemidji.

Key Responsibilities

• This will be a 2nd or 3rd shift position (2pm-10:30pm or 10pm-6:30am)
• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment.
• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
• Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
• Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan.
• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• 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.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• 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

• Must have a valid drivers license with a clean MVR.
• Minimum of two(2) year experience as a diesel mechanic
• Experience using diagnostic software a plus
• Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn.
• 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 understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.
• Experience on Vacuum trucks, Hydrovac trucks, Wet Vac trucks a plus

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 100 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.