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Heavy Equipment Technician

GFL Environmental

 

GFL Environmental is looking for Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, day shift

Our Heavy Equipment Technicians safely operate, repair, and maintain GFL Environmental owned commercial diesel and alternative fuel trucks, and heavy equipment to ensure its ability to operate safely.

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

Why GFL:

  • Competitive Pay: Industry leading wages and premiums. Tool and Boot Allowances.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. 
  • Retirement Savings: Retirement savings program to secure your financial future. 
  • Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern facilities with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools. 
  • Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.  
  • Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
  • Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair complex, modern CNG and diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections.
  • Complete required record-keeping associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
  • Review, plan and schedule work as required.
  • Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program.
  • Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.
  • Ensure shop equipment and tools are kept in a safe operating condition.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Journeyman designation
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Provide own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs.
  • Red Seal is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to perform CVIP inspections, and familiarity with transportation regulation.
  • Knowledge of tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of company fleet assets.
  • Experience using diagnostic software. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
  • Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.
  • Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

About GFL

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!  
  • GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance  

#GFLTALENT

 

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  View email address on ca.talent.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.



 

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