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Job Summary At GFL, our Lead Hands play a vital role in driving shop safety, productivity, and technical excellence. In this key leadership and hands-on role, you will perform advanced repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics on our heavy vehicles and equipment while overseeing afternoon shift operations, coordinating work assignments, and mentoring apprentices in a brand-new facility. Why GFL Comprehensive Health Benefits: 100% Employer-paid benefits program for you and your family. Retirement & Wealth Growth: Group Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Stock Options Financial Incentives: Paid Vacation, Shift Incentive (Afternoon Premium), Boot Allowance and Tool Allowance. Workplace Gear & Support: Uniforms provided. Employment Stability: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for Overtime and Advancement. Flexible Earnings: Optional Weekend work available at the discretion of Management. Modern Fleet & Shop: Maintenance support for a fleet of 2020–2023 Mack & Volvos in a brand-new maintenance shop featuring 6 double-length bays. Requirements Licensing: Valid 310T Truck and Coach License Equipment & Tools: Own tools required. Leadership Experience: Prior experience in a Lead Hand, Charge Hand, or Supervisory capacity within a heavy-duty shop environment is a strong asset. Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of commercial vehicle systems (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and computer diagnostics). Welding experience is considered an asset. Communication & Teamwork: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage shift priorities and support team members. Experience: 5+ years of heavy truck/equipment maintenance experience preferred. Responsibilities Shift Leadership & Coordination: Oversees afternoon shift workflow, prioritizes daily repair orders, assigns tasks to technicians/apprentices, and ensures shift goals and turnarounds are met smoothly. Maintenance & Repair Operations: Performs complex diagnostics, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs on heavy vehicles and fleet equipment. System Diagnostics & Electronics: Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems using advanced fleet software and electronic tools. Apprentice Mentorship & Safety Coaching: Serves as a technical guide and mentor to apprentices, promoting safe work habits, proper tool usage, and quality workmanship. Safety & Compliance: Enforces all shop safety protocols and conducts regular work area inspections to ensure full compliance with corporate and OHSA standards. Documentation & Work Orders: Uses fleet maintenance software to update work orders, track repair times, manage parts consumption, and provide handover notes for the incoming shift. Emergency Support & Estimates: Evaluates repair times/costs for major jobs and coordinates or conducts service calls for off-site emergency breakdowns as required. Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager. #GFLTALENT Job Summary At GFL, our Lead Hands play a vital role in driving shop safety, productivity, and technical excellence. In this key leadership and hands-on role, you will perform advanced repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics on our heavy vehicles and equipment while overseeing afternoon shift operations, coordinating work assignments, and mentoring apprentices in a brand-new facility. Why GFL Comprehensive Health Benefits: 100% Employer-paid benefits program for you and your family. Retirement & Wealth Growth: Group Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Stock Options Financial Incentives: Paid Vacation, Shift Incentive (Afternoon Premium), Boot Allowance and Tool Allowance. Workplace Gear & Support: Uniforms provided. Employment Stability: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for Overtime and Advancement. Flexible Earnings: Optional Weekend work available at the discretion of Management. Modern Fleet & Shop: Maintenance support for a fleet of 2020–2023 Mack & Volvos in a brand-new maintenance shop featuring 6 double-length bays. Requirements Licensing: Valid 310T Truck and Coach License Equipment & Tools: Own tools required. Leadership Experience: Prior experience in a Lead Hand, Charge Hand, or Supervisory capacity within a heavy-duty shop environment is a strong asset. Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of commercial vehicle systems (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and computer diagnostics). Welding experience is considered an asset. Communication & Teamwork: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage shift priorities and support team members. Experience: 5+ years of heavy truck/equipment maintenance experience preferred. Responsibilities Shift Leadership & Coordination: Oversees afternoon shift workflow, prioritizes daily repair orders, assigns tasks to technicians/apprentices, and ensures shift goals and turnarounds are met smoothly. Maintenance & Repair Operations: Performs complex diagnostics, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs on heavy vehicles and fleet equipment. System Diagnostics & Electronics: Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems using advanced fleet software and electronic tools. Apprentice Mentorship & Safety Coaching: Serves as a technical guide and mentor to apprentices, promoting safe work habits, proper tool usage, and quality workmanship. Safety & Compliance: Enforces all shop safety protocols and conducts regular work area inspections to ensure full compliance with corporate and OHSA standards. Documentation & Work Orders: Uses fleet maintenance software to update work orders, track repair times, manage parts consumption, and provide handover notes for the incoming shift. Emergency Support & Estimates: Evaluates repair times/costs for major jobs and coordinates or conducts service calls for off-site emergency breakdowns as required. Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager. #GFLTALENT Job ID: R38255 Job Profile: Maintenance Lead Hand Job Country: Canada

What you’ll do

Oversees afternoon shift operations, coordinating work assignments and prioritizing repair orders for technicians and apprentices. Performs advanced diagnostics, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs on a fleet of heavy vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Requires a valid 310T Truck and Coach License and at least 5 years of heavy truck maintenance experience. Prior supervisory experience in a heavy-duty shop and ownership of personal tools are strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Group Retirement Savings Plan • Company Matching • Stock Options • Paid Vacation • Shift Incentive • Boot Allowance • Tool Allowance • Uniforms

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy Vehicle Repair
• Diagnostics
• Leadership
• Apprentice Mentorship
• Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Computer Diagnostics
• Welding
• Shop Safety
• Work Order Management
• Fleet Maintenance Software
• OHSA Compliance
• Organizational Skills
• Communication

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Manufacturing