Diesel Mechanic

GFL Environmental Inc.•Alpena, MI

About The Position

Safely inspect, maintain, and repair Company-owned or leased vehicles and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure efficient and safe operation. Provide daily functional direction to mechanics as needed. The role includes maintaining vehicle records and the shop, completing preventive maintenance and repairs, and carrying out related reporting, parts ordering, and administrative duties. The mechanic may assume the Supervisor/Manager’s leadership and supervisory role in their absence, and is expected to stay current with technical developments and attend safety and branch meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
DOT certification for air brake inspection and adjustment and annual vehicle inspections.
Two years of practical experience in heavy truck repair.
Complete company-provided or sponsored technical training and continuing education programs.
Meet relevant Company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
Communicate effectively with others.
Follow detailed instructions, work independently, and maintain accurate records.
Understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
Operate vehicles, equipment, or tools necessary to perform the job.
Frequent physical effort handling tools and equipment.
Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment using industry-standard methods and procedures.
Maintain vehicle maintenance records.
Schedule and complete preventive maintenance for equipment in compliance with state, federal, local, and corporate guidelines.
Maintain a safe and clean shop facility and work area.
Review D.V.I.R. reports and perform repairs as needed.
Provide accurate labor-hour estimates for each product line.
Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with vehicles and equipment.
Maintain and repair heavy diesel, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
Complete reports and work orders, order parts, and perform other daily administrative duties as required.
Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedules.
Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with safety regulations.
Use a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Assume the Supervisor/Manager’s leadership and supervisory role in their absence.
Maintain working knowledge of current technology through technical manuals and technical training seminars.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.