Lead Hand Heavy Equipment Technician

MILLER WASTE SYSTEMS - BLOOMINGTON COMPOST

**Title**: Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

**Location**: Miller Waste Systems - Bloomington Compost

**Reporting to**: Site Manager

**Hours**: Monday - Friday (6:00 am - 4:00 pm)

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Description**:
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. Miller is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Manitoba. Miller has over 50 years’ experience in the waste management sector, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations. We are looking for a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic to be located out of our Bloomington Compost location in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Miller Waste Systems is looking for a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic with 5+ years of experience in the heavy equipment industry and with 2+ years of lead hand/supervisory experience. A collaborative but strong nature is essential, and the applicant’s background in heavy truck maintenance and repair in the transportation industry will allow them to succeed and grow within Miller Waste.

**Responsibilities**:
In the position of Lead Heavy Equipment Technician your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Maintaining and repairing site equipment to ensure mínimal downtime.
- Repair and service any and all equipment on site from loaders, excavators, skid steers, screening plants, grinders, pumps, generators, etc.
- Work closely with the site operations management to coordinate downtime on equipment.
- Assist in improving the Preventative Maintenance program within the compost group.
- Required to manage the parts inventory, co-ordinate subcontracted work and equipment rentals.
- Will be required to conduct service repairs outdoors
- Will be required to travel to other compost yard when need to assist in repairs.
- Supervise both Bloomington and Clarington Compost site equipment technicians.

**Requirements**:
The successful applicant will be comfortable with prioritization, planning, coordination, and organization, with an ability to respond and adapt in changing, high pressure environments. This individual will be able to assess problem situations, recognize issues, and use judgment to create solutions that meet required standards.
- You will have the ability to diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic faults.
- Basic computer knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are an asset

for this position.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced team oriented environment is key in this position.
- Must be flexible with your working schedule as you may be required to work weekends and

holidays.
- Must have valid G drivers license with a clean record.
- Must own full set of mechanic tools

All Miller Waste Systems Employees must comply with the companies COVID-19 policy and protocols.

We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best’. As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 years experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business.

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