Mechanic, Fleet Maintenance

GFL Environmental•St. Gabriel, LA

About The Position

The Mechanic safely operates, repairs, rebuilds, and maintains company-owned or leased heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure they can operate safely. The role diagnoses and repairs equipment, maintains vehicles using diesel, CNG, gas, and electric power, and completes related administrative work such as reports, work orders, and parts orders. The mechanic plans repairs in the M5 planner, procures parts, and coordinates schedules based on equipment write-ups. The position requires maintaining safe working conditions and a clean work area, using a variety of power and hand tools, and keeping the tools needed for maintenance of heavy and hydraulic equipment. The mechanic also assists with onboarding and training new employees and stays current with technology through manuals, training seminars, and testing. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience as a diesel mechanic.
Computer literacy and willingness and ability to learn software systems.
Ability to meet company criteria for safety-sensitive functions.
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.
Frequent ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma.
Experience using diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

Safely operate, repair, rebuild, and maintain company-owned or leased heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock.
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 required daily administrative duties.
Plan and schedule repairs in the M5 planner and procure the parts required to complete the plan.
Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups 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 tasks involving heavy and hydraulic equipment.
Maintain a clean work area.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Assist with training and orienting new employees.
Maintain working knowledge of current technology through technical manuals, training seminars, and testing.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.