Diesel Technician

Gfl Environmental Inc.

The Role

Overview

Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel trucks & equipment, plus admin duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • repair scheduling
  • parts procurement
  • equipment repair
  • troubleshooting
  • safety compliance
  • tool utilization

Tasks

-Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily. -Maintain a clean work area. -Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan. -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. -Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations. -Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles. -Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule. -Assist in the training and orientation of new employees. -Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment. -Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment. -Occasionally work in high precarious places.

Requirements

  • diesel mechanic
  • diagnostic software
  • high school
  • computer literate
  • heavy lifting
  • safety sensitive

What You Bring

-Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. -Experience using diagnostic software a plus -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. -Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required. -Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required. -Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English. -Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards -Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job. -Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic -Ability to communicate effectively with others. -Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job. -Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds. -Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. -Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment. -High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired. -Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn. -Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.

Benefits

-Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options -Employer paid basic life insurance -Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program -Employee paid short-term disability option -Paid Parental Leave -15 days of paid time off -401(k) with an employer match up to 4% -Employer-paid long-term disability -7 paid holidays annually -Supplemental health plans through Aflac -Health Savings Account with employer match option

The Company

About Gfl Environmental Inc.

-Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse. -Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. -Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups. -Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet. -Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre. -Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope. -Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports. -The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.

Sector Specialisms

Municipal

Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

Government

Solid Waste Management

Liquid Waste Management

Soil Remediation

Hazmat Emergency Response