GFL Environmental is looking for a Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to join our team in Cranbrook, BC!

At GFL, Heavy Duty Mechanics play a crucial role in keeping local neighborhoods clean and safe, by ensuring our trucks and motorized equipment are up and running smoothly.  Whether rebuilding, repairing, or performing maintenance on our fleet of equipment, Mechanics are essential to our business—and quickly become our Drivers’ favorite people. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Why Join TEAM GREEN

Extended Health, Dental and VisionRRSP and DPSP options for future financial securityPaid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year

Other Perks: Including but not limited to:

Tool Allowance for the purchase, maintenance and replacement of necessary toolsShift differentials with premiums for 2nd and 3rd shiftsPremiums paid for certain certificationsMonthly training with third-party vendorsPromotion opportunities fostered by an active Succession Planning programCross Training opportunities

A Day in the Life* of a Mechanic:

Maintenance or repairs of diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated trucks as well as associated heavy duty equipmentUsing various power tools, hand instruments and cutting-edge equipmentCompleting daily reports, work orders and ordering necessary partsPlanning and scheduling repairs in M5 planner and procure partsAssisting in the review of mechanical write-ups and coordinate repair schedule

What’s Required:

Mechanics must have:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired1+ year experience as a Red Seal Heavy Duty MechanicRelevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standardsFollow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate recordsWillingness to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform jobExert physical effort including pushing, pulling, bending and lifting items up to 100 lbs.Use fine motor coordination with arm, hand, finger and leg dexterityAbility to kneel, crawl and climb

Working Conditions:

May include exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes

Other advantages to working at GFL:

A network of 20,000+ employees across North AmericaDiverse career pathways and internal growth opportunitiesIncreased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project

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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