Heavy Duty Technician - $5000 Signing Bonus

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At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage

With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!

We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project

We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!

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GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Duty Technician to be based out of our Estevan location! As a GFL Technician, you will be working under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. You will perform preventive maintenance services; inspect diagnosis and repair vehicles and equipment.

The successful incumbent will receive $3,000 signing bonus after successfully completing probation and an additional $2,000 after 1 year of service.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.

Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment.

Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.

Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts.

Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).

Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.

Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.

Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.

Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.

Performs maintenance related work as required.

Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.

Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in automotive/truck, light or heavy equipment maintenance and repair or completion of accredited vocational technical school program.

Valid driver’s license.

Works under minimal supervision. May periodically assist in orienting and training lower apprentices.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities.

Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.

Working knowledge of fuel, ignition, cooling, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and air brake systems.

Knowledge of safety procedures and practices necessary while operating or repairing vehicles and equipment.

Skill in operating tools equipment, parts and procedures utilized during the repair and servicing of vehicles and equipment.

Skill in repair of special purpose equipment.

Ability to effectively communicate needed repairs or tasks.

Ability to diagnose defects in and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.

Ability to perform minor and moderately complex mechanical repair on a variety of equipment and vehicles.

Knowledge of hydraulic systems and ability to read hydraulic schematic.

Ability to read and comprehend service and technical information.

Ability to utilize fleet maintenance software program.

Knowledge of Total Tire Maintenance program.

Ability to complete required paperwork to accurately document repairs, utilization of parts and associated repair times.

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

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.