Lead Mechanic

GFL Industries; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Industries is seeking a skilled diesel/heavy truck mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain company vehicles and machinery. You will lead maintenance activities, document labor hours, and coordinate repairs with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with safety rules. A CDL and DOT certifications are required, with the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in a loud environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired.
• Possess a valid CDL.
• DOT certification for air brake inspection and annual vehicle inspections required.
• Two years of practical heavy truck repair experience.
• Must complete company training programs.
• Safety-sensitive criteria apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records.
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance per guidelines.
• Diagnose and repair operational issues.
• Maintain heavy diesel, gas, and electric equipment.
• Prepare reports and order parts as needed.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

CDL

Mechanic experience

English manuals

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic scanners

Power tools

Job description

Safely inspect, maintain and repair all Company owned or leased vehicles and equipment including rolling stock, to ensure its ability to operate efficiently and safely. Provide daily functional direction to mechanics as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment using industry standard and acceptable maintenance methods and procedures.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records.
• Ensure safe and productive operation of all equipment by scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for all equipment within state, federal, local and corporate guidelines.
• Maintain safe and clean shop facility.
• Review all D.V.I.R. reports and perform repairs as needed.
• Provide accurate labor hours required for each product line.
• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
• Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assume leadership and supervisory role of Supervisor/Manger in the absence of the Supervisor/Manger.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Completion of DOT certification for air brake inspection and adjustment and annual vehicle inspections.
• Possess two (2) years practical experience in heavy truck repair.
• Complete all company provided/sponsored technical training and continuing education programs.
• 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, equipment or tools necessary to perform job.
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.
• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.

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.

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.