Description

Key responsibilities include performing repairs and preventive maintenance, inspecting and diagnosing electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems, using vehicle computer electronics to interpret failures, estimating time and material costs, ordering parts, and completing work within Standard Repair Times. The technician also handles emergency breakdown service calls, conducts safety checks, completes required paperwork in the fleet maintenance software, reviews driver vehicle inspection reports, and performs maintenance tasks as needed.

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on trucks and coaches.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake, and air systems.
• Use vehicle computer systems to identify failure modes and initiate repairs.
• Estimate time and material costs, requisition parts, and work within Standard Repair Times.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls and conduct safety checks.
• Complete required paperwork using fleet maintenance software and document parts usage.
• Review and address items from Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Train and orient lower‑level apprentices as needed.

Requirements

GFL Environmental is seeking a 310T Truck & Coach Technician for its Residential lines at the Pickering, ON site. The role involves preventive maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of vehicles and equipment, working under limited supervision using written instructions and established procedures.

Required knowledge, skills, and competencies include a high school diploma or GED plus at least two years of automotive/truck or heavy equipment maintenance experience or a vocational technical program, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while occasionally training apprentices. Candidates must be proficient in diagnosing and repairing fuel, ignition, cooling, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems, understand safety procedures, operate relevant tools and equipment, read hydraulic schematics and technical service information, use fleet maintenance software, and document repairs accurately.

• Maintain knowledge of fuel, ignition, cooling, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and air brake systems.
• Read hydraulic schematics and technical service information.
• Possess a high school diploma/GED, valid driver’s license, and at least two years of relevant experience or vocational training.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adhere to safety procedures.

Benefits

GFL is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants who need assistance. The hiring process may use machine‑based screening, with final decisions made by the recruitment team.

GFL values its people, offering growth opportunities, career development, and a supportive environment focused on safety, sustainability, and making a positive environmental impact. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal goals, develop skills, mentor others, and contribute to the “Team Green” mission of providing environmental solutions for a greener future.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance