Lead Mechanic - Night Shift

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northville Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Northville Charter Township, MI is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform routine maintenance on heavy trucks and equipment, diagnose and repair issues, and maintain accurate labor and maintenance records.

The role requires a CDL, DOT air brake certification, and at least two years of experience. Join a fast-paced shop focused on safety and reliability; you will execute preventive maintenance, review DVIRs, and assist in coordinating repairs while upholding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CDL and DOT certification must be met or completed.
• Two years of practical experience in heavy truck repair.
• Completion of company-provided technical training and continuing education.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment using standard methods.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records and labor hours.
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance per guidelines.
• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties in vehicles and equipment.
• Review DVIR reports and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with safety regulations.
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools; maintain a clean work area.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Record keeping

English repair manuals

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL

DOT certification (air brake inspection and annual vehicle inspections)

Job description

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.