Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the day-to-day preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, daily equipment cleaning tasks and building maintenance and repair of the facility in accordance with GFL safety and compliance standards. The Maintenance Mechanic will follow preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with the OEM guidelines and use the company-provided maintenance software (Eptura)

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Robust hourly wage with regular overtime opportunities.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Prioritized vision and orthodontic coverage, life insurance, and extended medical.

• Financial Security: Company-matched Retirement Savings Plan.

• Career Growth: Long-term investment in your professional development within a growing North American industry leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily preventative maintenance on all types of recycling sorting equipment while following the provided maintenance schedules. 

• Complete all the required paperwork associated with all preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.

• Assist team in completing large breakdown repairs and schedule repairs found on preventative maintenance inspection with Lead Hand Mechanic. 

• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures, and follow established techniques to perform Key Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining parts inventory levels by recording and charging out parts used on company provided maintenance software (Hippo)

• Use elevated work platforms, scissor lifts, forklifts and other related equipment to complete tasks.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area

• Perform proper rigging and lifting techniques to perform various repair/breakdown tasks

• Perform daily cleaning tasks as needed on sorting equipment.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.

• Specific experience with preventative maintenance and diagnostics on conveyors, electronics, and electronic motors.

• Knowledge of basic welding and fabricating.

• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on machinery.

• Able to work at heights and able to operate scissor lifts and elevated work platforms

• Competency using various computer systems to record and document repairs and diagnose problems.

• Able to perform tasks on own and communicate relevant issues to maintenance lead hand.

• Effective problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize workload and meet time sensitive deadlines

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 [email protected]

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.