PM Mechanic

GFL Environmental Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to service our fleet and equipment in Chesapeake, VA. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect tires, and keep detailed records to ensure compliance with safety standards.

The role requires a CDL, physical capability, and the ability to follow detailed instructions while communicating effectively with team members and supervisors. Training and safety meetings are part of the routine.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school diploma preferred.
• Experience in mechanical and tire maintenance or repair.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform preventive maintenance on company vehicles and equipment, including lubrication, fluids and filter changes.
• Monitor tire condition on rolling stock by measuring tire pressure and tread wear.
• Maintain records of maintenance performed, inventory used and identification systems.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Keep up with latest technology through manuals and technical training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school diploma desired

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform preventive maintenance on all company vehicles and equipment including lubrication, fluid and filter changes etc., daily.
• Monitor tire condition on all rolling stock by measuring tire pressure and tread wear levels.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance duties as directed or required.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.
• Sample oil for oil analysis.
• Maintain records of maintenance performed, inventory used and identification systems.
• 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.
• 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 duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical school diploma desired.
• Possess mechanical and tire maintenance or repair experience.
• Possess Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of the job.
• Possess ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with others.

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.
• Work in outdoor environment up to 90% of the time.