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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The mechanic is responsible for safely operating, troubleshooting, and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy-duty trucks and environmental equipment. They must also perform emergency road calls and maintain accurate service reports.
Job details
GFL Environmental Services is growing, and we are hiring a Mechanic to join our team in St. John’s, Newfoundland! Situated at our Logy Bay Road branch, this position reports to our shop foreman. Why Join GFL? GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life! What's in it for you: Sign On bonus Relocation Reimbursement Available Health, Vision, and Dental benefits Life Insurance Overtime eligible as per collective agreement Pension Plan Paid weekly on Fridays Boot Allowance Tool Allowance Career Path Potential: As a Mechanic, your career path could advance to roles such as Mechanic Lead Hand, Shop Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Fleet Manager and beyond! A "Day in the Life" of a Mechanic at GFL Environmental: Safely operate, repair, and maintain our diverse fleet, including Hydro-vacs, dry vacs, tankers, vac trucks, roll-offs, box trucks, pickups, flat deck trailers, Jet Routers, and more! Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, disassemble, inspect, and replace worn or broken parts Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, clutches, electrical and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, hydraulics, cooling systems, exhaust, brakes, suspensions, lights, etc., on a variety of yard equipment, heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and other equipment Diagnose and repair engines and engine support systems, steering, suspension and brake systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems Local repair and road call (emergency response) Write service reports and record analysis Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have Truck and Transport Red Seal certification, or be nearing completion of Red Seal requirements Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com 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.
What you’ll do
The mechanic is responsible for safely operating, troubleshooting, and repairing a diverse fleet of heavy-duty trucks and environmental equipment. They must also perform emergency road calls and maintain accurate service reports.
Requirements
Candidates must hold or be nearing completion of a Truck and Transport Red Seal certification. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is also required.
Benefits
- Sign On bonus
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Health benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life Insurance
- Overtime eligible
- Pension Plan
- Boot Allowance
- Tool Allowance
Listed skills
- Troubleshooting · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Truck and Transport maintenance
- Engine repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Electrical systems
- Brake systems
- Suspension repair
- Transmission repair
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnostic testing
- Service reporting
- Heavy-duty equipment operation
- Emergency Response
- Good Driving Record
- Engine Repair
- Lifting Ability
- Red Seal Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Brakes
- Hydraulics
- Suspension (Vehicle)
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
- Network Routing
- Cooling Systems
Job areas
- Trades
- Transportation
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
- Fleet Maintenance Mechanic
- Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
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