Maintenance Manager

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 at GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your career, build strong relationships, and make a difference every day.

At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life. Our employees are proudly known as Team Green, united by a shared purpose of delivering sustainable solutions that help our customers and communities be Green For Life.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations at the branch, ensuring the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of the fleet and facilities. This role provides leadership to maintenance personnel while partnering closely with Operations to maximize equipment uptime, control costs, and maintain a safe, efficient shop environment.

What GFL Offers – Team Green Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off

• 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and match

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling services

• Long-term career growth and leadership development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop all maintenance department employees through effective planning, scheduling, coaching, and performance management

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, evaluate, and discipline maintenance personnel as needed

• Schedule and lead safety meetings, documenting attendance and ensuring adherence to all safety protocols

Maintenance & Fleet Oversight

• Oversee all vehicle and equipment maintenance activities, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance

• Establish, manage, and enforce a comprehensive preventative maintenance program

• Ensure follow-up and quality control on all completed repairs

• Review daily work orders and Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs)

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance work and shop facilities meet GFL Environmental, DOT, and applicable federal, state, and local safety standards

• Maintain all required inspection, maintenance, and safety records

• Ensure Safety Lane operations are functioning efficiently and effectively

Operations & Coordination

• Partner with Operations leadership to coordinate equipment downtime for inspections, service, and repairs

• Ensure fleet availability aligns with operational needs

Budgeting, Inventory & Reporting

• Manage inventory of parts, tools, and supplies in a cost-effective manner

• Authorize purchases and track parts and labor costs using appropriate G/L codes

• Track fuel usage, manage fuel orders, and prepare monthly fuel reporting

• Run inventory and parts cost reports and enter adjustments as required

• Submit required monthly reports to the Area Controller

Facility Oversight

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the shop facility and surrounding grounds

• Ensure service trucks and support vehicles are properly maintained and presentable

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Ensure full compliance with all company policies and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• DOT certification for air brake inspection and adjustment and Annual Vehicle Inspection certification

• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of hire

• Prior supervisory or management experience in a maintenance or shop environment preferred

• Full set of personal hand tools required

• Working knowledge of welding, compactor repair, air brake systems, and vehicle inspections

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with TMW, I-Pak, and JD Edwards preferred

• Understanding of parts, labor, and G/L cost allocation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and technical documentation

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of budgeting and cost-control processes

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and use hands and fingers

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly, 50 lbs frequently, and up to 100 lbs occasionally

• Visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

• Moderate to loud noise environment

• Exposure to weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles

• Occasional work in elevated or precarious locations