Lead Heavy Duty Technician

Lead Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician – Estevan, SK

GFL Environmental is actively seeking a skilled Lead Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team in Estevan, SK.

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

• Competitive benefits plan, including retirement saving options, for future financial security
• Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Competitive wage
• Tool allowance
• Boot allowance

• Diagnose and repair complex, modern CNG and diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections
• Complete required record keeping associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
• Review, plan, and schedule work as required
• Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures
• Ensure shop equipment and tools are kept in a safe operating condition
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

• Journeyman designation
• Valid driver’s license
• Provide own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs
• Red Seal is preferred but not required
• Preference will be given to Red Seal Mechanics with leadership experience

• Ability to perform CVIP inspections and familiarity with transportation regulation
• Knowledge of tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on commercial vehicles and heavy equipment
• Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals, and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of company fleet assets
• Experience using diagnostic software is preferred; must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and with customers and external vendors
• Ability to be a self‑starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor
• Excellent attention to detail, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills

The Technician must be able to work inside and/or outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.

• Moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, grasping/gripping, and pushing/pulling
• Work utilizing personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety‑toed boot, utility gloves, reflective vest, hearing and eye protection, hard hat, etc.
• Work outside and inside, around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and push/pull up to 100 pounds