Lead Mechanic

GFL Environmental, Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental, Inc. seeks a skilled diesel technician to inspect, maintain and repair company-owned or leased vehicles and equipment, including heavy trucks, to keep operations safe and efficient.

The role involves leading maintenance efforts, reviewing safety reports, providing labor hour estimates, and ensuring compliance with safety and DOT standards across Michigan operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid CDL required.
• DOT certification for air brake inspection and annual inspections.
• Minimum two years of practical experience in heavy truck repair.
• Completion of company-provided technical training.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, maintain and repair company vehicles and equipment to operate safely and efficiently.
• Provide daily functional direction to mechanics as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and document vehicle service records.
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance per guidelines and regulations.
• Review DVIR reports and perform needed repairs.
• Provide accurate labor hours for each product line.
• Diagnose and repair operational issues with vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain diesel, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
• Prepare reports, work orders, and order parts; perform admin duties.
• Coordinate repair schedules and review mechanical write-ups.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with safety regulations.
• Utilize power and hand tools; keep work area clean.
• Stay current with technology through manuals and training.
• Attend safety and branch meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Follow Instructions

Repair Manuals

Vehicle Operation

Physical Labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DOT Certification

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.