Diesel Mechanic

GFL Environmental Inc.•Harrison, MI

15d

About The Position

Safely operate, repair, rebuild, and maintain Company-owned or leased heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure they can operate safely. The role maintains heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles; plans and schedules repairs; procures parts; completes administrative records; and helps ensure safe, compliant working conditions. The mechanic also assists with employee training and keeps current with technology through technical manuals, seminars, and testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; a technical diploma is desired.
At least one year of experience as a diesel mechanic.
Must be computer literate and able to be trained on software systems, with a willingness to learn.
Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
Physical ability to perform all aspects of the job.
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 is required; visual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequent physical effort handling tools and equipment; frequently lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles; occasional work in high precarious places.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma.
Experience using diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment.
Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
Complete reports and work orders, order parts, and perform other daily administrative duties.
Plan and schedule repairs in the M5 planner and procure the parts needed to complete the plan.
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.
Possess, provide, and maintain tools needed for maintenance of heavy and hydraulic equipment.
Maintain a clean work area.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Assist with training and orientation of new employees.
Maintain working knowledge of current technology using technical manuals and attending technical training seminars and testing.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.