Diesel Mechanic

Description

The role involves safely operating, repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining company-owned or leased heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure safe operation. Starting pay is up to $40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with a shift from 1:45 pm to 12/12:30 am Monday‑Friday and overtime after 40 hours. Benefits include 15 days paid time off, a $150 monthly tool allowance, annual boot reimbursement, overtime pay, 401(k) after six months, and health benefits after 60 days.

This is a boots‑on‑the‑ground, tool‑in‑hand position that requires diagnosing and repairing operational issues on heavy-duty diesel trucks, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment, completing reports and work orders, and planning repairs in the M5 planner while procuring parts. The technician must maintain a clean work area, adhere to all safety regulations and company policies, and use a variety of power and hand tools.

• Diagnose and repair operational issues on heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment
• Maintain and repair diesel, CNG, gas, and electric vehicles
• Complete daily reports, work orders, and parts orders
• Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure necessary parts
• Review mechanical write‑ups and coordinate repair schedules
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Use a variety of power and hand tools; maintain required tooling
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Train and orient new employees
• Stay current with technology via manuals and technical training
• Follow detailed instructions, work independently, maintain accurate records
• Read and use repair and parts manuals in English
• Operate required vehicles and equipment
• Stand, sit, walk, lift/push/pull up to 100 lb, handle tools and equipment
• Maintain continuous mental and visual focus

Requirements

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED (technical diploma preferred), at least one year of diesel mechanic experience, and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn diagnostic software. They must meet safety‑sensitive criteria and possess strong communication, independent work, and record‑keeping abilities, as well as physical capability to handle the job’s demands.

Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 100 pounds, and continuous mental and visual attention in environments with loud noise, temperature extremes, vibration, and exposure to chemicals. The role may also involve working at heights and in precarious locations.

• High school diploma/GED (technical diploma desired)
• Minimum 1 year diesel mechanic experience
• Experience with diagnostic software (a plus)
• Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems
• Ability to meet safety‑sensitive function criteria
• Communicate effectively with others
• Possess the physical ability to perform all job tasks
• Meet visual requirements (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception)
• Perform frequent physical effort
• Exposure to loud noise, humidity, temperature extremes, vibration, chemicals, fumes

Benefits

GFL is committed to equal opportunity and offers a supportive environment focused on safety, sustainability, and employee growth. The company emphasizes career development, mentorship, and work‑life balance, encouraging employees to pursue personal goals while contributing to environmental solutions.

• 15 days paid time off
• Monthly tool allowance of $150
• Annual boot reimbursement
• Overtime pay after 40 hours worked
• 401(k) enrollment after 6 months
• Health benefits after 60 days
• Generally loud work environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance