Compactor Container Repair Technician

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

Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

- 15 days of paid time off

- 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

- 401(k) with an employer match

- Paid holidays

- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Overview:

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Key Responsibilities:

- Comply with all Company and applicable rules and regulations regarding compactor/equipment safety.

- Coordinate all compactor rebuilds, repairs, and track all costs by for any parts or labor used.

- Receive major account request for compactor repairs and installation and coordinate/perform as necessary to insure completeness.

- Assist the branch with any compactor repair or installation problems.

- Perform minor welding when needed

- Coordinate P.M. program to ensure that our image, equipment and customer service is upheld; including pressure setting and cycle times to make sure that we are minimizing loads from our customers.

- Stock inventory of standard parts, according to designated stocking level

- Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.

- Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance.

- Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing.

- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired.

- Prior experience in the repair of compactors and other equipment.

- Possess valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.

- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively with others.

- Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.

- Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job.

- Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.

- Knowledge of basic electrical apparatus, particularly in working on and around 3 phase high voltage.

Physical/Mental Demands:

- 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 required.

- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.

- Frequently lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

- Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.

- Occasionally work in high precarious places.

- Work environment is usually loud.

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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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com