Diesel Mechanic
Gfl Environmental Inc.
Diagnose, repair and maintain diesel/CNG fleet, conduct inspections and documentation.
10 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Gainesville, FL
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
What you would be doing
diagnostics
repair
inspections
fleet maintenance
reporting
safety compliance
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
- Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions and ensure they are working properly.
- Perform standard electronic diagnostics and repair electrical equipment and hydraulic systems.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Perform DOT and brake inspections on all vehicles.
- Complete basic inspection of brake systems, engine components, emission systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
- Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
- Under supervisor of maintenance department leadership and senior-level mechanics, diagnose, repair and maintain GFL’s Diesel and CNG fleet.
What you bring
diagnostic software
diesel maintenance
brake safety
a/c certification
ase certification
cdl
- Ability to reach above shoulders and lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to use a computer and related devices, such as a keyboard or mouse or other related equipment, throughout the workday while seated at a desk or workstation.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
- Experience using diagnostic software is preferred. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
- 3+ years of diesel/CNG maintenance experience.
- Must have a Brake safety certificate and 609 A/C system certification.
- Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to operate trucks and other equipment used as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
- ASE certifications preferred.
- Complete work as scheduled by shop supervision or higher-grade technicians.
- Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
- Ability to climb ladders, bend or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
- Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or the willingness and ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
- Active participation in training classes and development opportunities to increase skills and working knowledge.
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Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
- 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.
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
- Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
- Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
- Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
- Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
- Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
- Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)
- 2021 baseline: Scope 1 emissions 3.942 Mt CO₂e, Scope 2 emissions 0.033 Mt CO₂e
2024
Employee Engagement Survey
Conducted the first company-wide employee engagement survey to understand workplace satisfaction and areas for improvement.
2024
Green Leaf Scholars Program
Launched a scholarship program for dependents of full-time employees to support educational opportunities.
Women in Waste
Inclusion Program
Implemented the Women in Waste program to enhance women's participation in waste management roles.
Multi-Year
DEI&B Roadmap
Committed to developing a comprehensive, long-term roadmap for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Implemented Women in Waste (WIW) program to increase women’s participation
- Launched Green Leaf Scholars Program in 2024 for dependents of full‑time employees
- Committed to building multi‑year DEI&B roadmap
- Goal to increase percentage of women across GFL (no specific percentage disclosed)
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