Location: Ayr, Ontario
Shift: 4, 10-hour shifts (Monday – Thursday OR Tuesday – Friday, rotated as needed)
At GFL, our Lead Hands play a vital role in driving shop safety, productivity, and technical excellence. In this key leadership and hands-on role, you will perform advanced repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics on our heavy vehicles and equipment while overseeing afternoon shift operations, coordinating work assignments, and mentoring apprentices in a brand-new facility.
Why GFLComprehensive Health Benefits: 100% Employer-paid benefits program for you and your family.
Retirement & Wealth Growth: Group Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching, Stock Options
Financial Incentives: Paid Vacation, Shift Incentive (Afternoon Premium), Boot Allowance and Tool Allowance.
Workplace Gear & Support: Uniforms provided.
Employment Stability: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for Overtime and Advancement.
Flexible Earnings: Optional Weekend work available at the discretion of Management.
Modern Fleet & Shop: Maintenance support for a fleet of 2020–2023 Mack & Volvos in a brand-new maintenance shop featuring 6 double-length bays.
Licensing: Valid 310T Truck and Coach License
Equipment & Tools: Own tools required.
Leadership Experience: Prior experience in a Lead Hand, Charge Hand, or Supervisory capacity within a heavy-duty shop environment is a strong asset.
Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of commercial vehicle systems (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and computer diagnostics). Welding experience is considered an asset.
Communication & Teamwork: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage shift priorities and support team members.
Experience: 5+ years of heavy truck/equipment maintenance experience preferred.
Shift Leadership & Coordination: Oversees afternoon shift workflow, prioritizes daily repair orders, assigns tasks to technicians/apprentices, and ensures shift goals and turnarounds are met smoothly.
Maintenance & Repair Operations: Performs complex diagnostics, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs on heavy vehicles and fleet equipment.
System Diagnostics & Electronics: Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems using advanced fleet software and electronic tools.
Apprentice Mentorship & Safety Coaching: Serves as a technical guide and mentor to apprentices, promoting safe work habits, proper tool usage, and quality workmanship.
Safety & Compliance: Enforces all shop safety protocols and conducts regular work area inspections to ensure full compliance with corporate and OHSA standards.
Documentation & Work Orders: Uses fleet maintenance software to update work orders, track repair times, manage parts consumption, and provide handover notes for the incoming shift.
Emergency Support & Estimates: Evaluates repair times/costs for major jobs and coordinates or conducts service calls for off-site emergency breakdowns as required.
Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
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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 [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.
