Maintenance Supervisor

** GFL Environmental in Dartmouth, NS,
** is seeking a skilled, leadership-minded
** Shop Supervisor
** to organize daily workflow, mentor technicians, and ensure high-quality, efficient equipment repairs. Operating under limited supervision, the ideal candidate is a
** Red Seal/Journeyman technician
** who will work closely with the
** Fleet Manager
** to oversee shop operations, drive team accountability, and lead project initiatives. While this is a technical advisory position rather than a hands-on repair role, the supervisor must possess deep diagnostic knowledge to successfully guide, support, and develop the shop team.
** Key

Job Duties *
* ** Leadership & Team Operations**  ●
** Workflow & Training:
** Organize the daily workflow of your assigned shift. Assist in orienting, training, assigning tasks to, and evaluating the work of skilled technicians, providing active technical guidance and troubleshooting mentorship on complex mechanical issues.  ●
** Safety Culture:
** Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols, wear proper PPE, and keep work areas clean and orderly.  ●
** Leadership Traits:
** Strong capability to prioritize workshop tasks within a set budget, maintain a high degree of patience, offer constructive criticism, and foster cooperative working relationships.  ●
** Daily Huddles:
** Hold energetic and informative morning and afternoon huddles with the team to align on daily goals, safety, and priorities.  ●
** Project Management:
** Take the lead on specialized shop projects; successfully organize execution and report the final results back to leadership.  
● Work closely with the Fleet Manager to optimize shop efficiency and  maintain alignment with company operational standards.
** Accountability & Compliance**  ●
** Quality Assurance:
** Review completed repair orders to ensure work meets GFL quality and safety standards before equipment is returned to service.  ●
** Warranty Support:
** Work collaboratively with the Parts Technician to ensure correct warranty procedures are followed and tracked through to completion to maximize fleet compliance and cost recovery.
** Technical Guidance & Mentorship**  ●
** Diagnostic Leadership & Technical Oversight:
** Serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical advisor for the shop. Provide deep diagnostic expertise across fuel, ignition, cooling, mechanical, suspension, drive train, engine, transmission, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems to help technicians isolate complex failures.  ●
** Technical Guidance & Mentorship:
** Actively guide, coach, and mentor shop  technicians through intricate repair procedures and troubleshooting processes, helping them build their skills rather than performing the physical repairs yourself.  ●
** Service Manual & Technical Support:
** Read, interpret, and explain complex service manuals, technical service bulletins (TSBs), and schematics to assist other technicians in executing accurate and efficient repairs.  
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** oftware Documentation & Compliance:
** Direct the proper use of fleet maintenance software programs to ensure accurate and timely completion of required paperwork (such as DVIRs and M5 work orders). Oversee the precise documentation of repairs, parts utilization, and labor hours.
** Experience & Certifications**  ●
** Trade Certification:
** Valid Red Seal or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification (or equivalent relevant trade qualification).  ●
** Industry

Experience:

** Proven experience working in a heavy equipment or  medium/heavy truck fleet environment. Previous leadership or supervisory experience is highly preferred.  ●
** Licensing:
** Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (air brake…