Trailer Mechanic

GFL Industries; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Tool allowance

Boot reimbursement

OT after 40h

401K after 6 months

Health benefits after 60 days

Job summary

GFL is seeking a diesel technician to safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment. Starting pay is $24-$30/hr based on experience and qualifications.

Work hours are 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday with overtime after 40 hours. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing trailers, completing daily reports and work orders, ensuring safety and compliance, coordinating repair schedules, training new team members, and maintaining tools and a

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; a diesel tech degree is highly desired.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working as a diesel mechanic.
• Technical skills: Computer literacy; trained on specialized software systems.
• Safety Screenings: Must be able to meet safety-sensitive criteria.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with trailers.
• Administrative Duties: Accurately complete daily reports, work orders, parts orders, and other required administrative tasks.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in safe conditions and in strict compliance with federal, state/provincial, local laws, and company safety policies.
• Collaboration & Training: Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups on equipment, coordinate repair schedules, and aid in the training and orientation of new team members.
• Tool Maintenance: Possess, provide, and maintain the personal hand and power tools necessary to perform heavy equipment maintenance, while keeping a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Diagnostics & Repair

Administrative Duties

Safety & Compliance

Collaboration & Training

Tool Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diesel mechanics degree (highly desired)

Tools

Diagnostic software

Computer literacy

Job description

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely

Starting Pay: $24-$30/hr (Based on EXP/Qualifications)

7am-330pm M-F. OT after 40hrs worked.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Quarterly Tool Allowance
• Annual Boot Reimbursement
• Overtime after 40hrs worked
• 401K after 6 months employment
• Health Benefits after 60 days

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with trailers
• Administrative Duties: Accurately complete daily reports, work orders, parts orders, and other required administrative tasks
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in safe conditions and in strict compliance with federal, state/provincial, local laws, and company safety policies
• Collaboration & Training: Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups on equipment, coordinate repair schedules, and aid in the training and orientation of new team members
• Tool Maintenance: Possess, provide, and maintain the personal hand and power tools necessary to perform heavy equipment maintenance, while keeping a clean and organized work area

Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); a technical diploma or degree in diesel mechanics is highly desired
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience working as a diesel mechanic
• Technical Skills: Computer literacy is required, with the ability to be trained on specialized software systems (experience with diagnostic software is a major plus)
• Safety Screenings: Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Effort: Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary
• Environment: Frequently exposed to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, hot/cold weather conditions, and toxic or caustic chemicals/fumes. Occasionally required to work in high, precarious places

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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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.