Maintenance Tech- 3rd Shift

GFL Environmental Inc.; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Facility Mechanic to monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and forklifts. The role requires responding to failures and completing repairs to keep operations safe and efficient.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, assessing third-party repairs, and improving equipment performance. A strong grasp of OSHA regulations and safe work practices is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Three or more years of mechanical experience.
• Must have own tools appropriate for position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends to support operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs in accordance with Company Safety and OSHA requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections; diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components (balers, conveyors, motors, etc.).
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advise leadership if additional work is needed.
• Inspects the quality of third-party repairs or rebuilds.
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during repairs and servicing.
• Diagnoses defects and repairs a variety of equipment.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Own tools

Flexible schedule

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Facility Mechanic is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. Including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts bearings, forklifts, wheel loaders tractors and trailers. This position must respond to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action by completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and are functioning safely and efficiently.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs repairs in accordance with Company Safety and OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electro-magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, and building equipment.
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises leadership if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times.
• Inspects the quality of third-party repairs and or rebuilds.
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment.
• Estimate time and materials required to perform major repairs.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) or more years of mechanical experience.
• Must have own tools appropriate for position.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights and weekends to support operations and the needs of the facility.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other state and federal regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operation, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Excellent analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

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.

Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.

Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities.

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