Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely
At GFL Environmental, we are more than just a green logo. We are a team of dynamic, entrepreneurial, and safety-focused individuals who take pride in providing essential environmental services across North America. When you join the GFL family, you are joining a growing company that values your hard work, supports your professional development, and prioritizes your well-being.
Career Growth & Stability: As an industry leader, we provide stable, full-time year-round work with ample opportunities for advancement and ongoing technical training.
Modern Fleet & Evolving Tech: Work in fully equipped shops on a diverse, modern fleet that features advanced diesel, CNG, and expanding electric vehicle technologies.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer competitive hourly wages, a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, and a strong retirement plan.
A True Culture of Safety: Your safety is our absolute priority. We provide top-tier safety gear, modern shop facilities, and robust safety programs to ensure everyone goes home safe.
Team Dynamics & Inclusivity: Join a diverse group of passionate professionals who support one another and take pride in keeping our communities clean and sustainable.
Technical & Maintenance Excellence
Diagnose & Repair: Identify and resolve operational difficulties with heavy-duty diesel trucks, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
Multi-Fuel Fleet Maintenance: Service and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles.
Tool Competency: Safely and skillfully utilize a variety of power and hand tools. (Note: Must possess, provide, and maintain personal tools necessary for heavy/hydraulic equipment maintenance).
Continuous Learning: Maintain up-to-date working knowledge of evolving industry technology through technical manuals, seminars, and testing.
Planning & Administration
Workflow Scheduling: Plan and schedule repairs utilizing the M5 Planner system, ensuring all necessary parts are procured for a successful plan.
Documentation: Accurately complete daily reports, work orders, parts ordering, and other required administrative tasks.
Equipment Review: Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinating subsequent repair schedules.
Safety, Compliance & Mentorship
Safety First: Maintain a clean, organized work area and strictly comply with all occupational health and safety regulations.
Regulatory Compliance: Conform in all respects to applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, ordinances, and company directives.
Team Support: Assist with the training, orientation, and mentorship of new employees.
Adaptability: Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); a technical diploma is highly desired.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a diesel mechanic.
Software Skills: Experience using diagnostic software is a plus. Must be computer literate, possess the ability to be trained on software systems, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Safety Criteria: Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards.
Strong communication skills to interact effectively with team members and management.
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to read, understand, and effectively use technical repair and parts manuals written in English.
Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
Possess the full physical ability required to perform all aspects of the role.
Physical Movement: Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Stamina: Frequent physical effort required, including handling heavy tools and equipment. Must be able to frequently lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
Focus: Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
Vision Requirements: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Environment: The work environment is usually loud. Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
Heights: Occasionally required to work in high, precarious places.
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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.
