Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
1 days ago
$24 - $41
Entry-level
Full Time
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
diesel repair
maintenance
work orders
parts ordering
scheduling
safety compliance
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment.
- Complete work orders, reports, and parts ordering; schedule repairs using the M5 planner.
- Use power and hand tools while ensuring safe working conditions and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
high school
diesel mechanic
diagnostic software
computer literate
independent
record keeping
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED (technical diploma preferred) and at least one year of diesel‑mechanic experience. They must be computer literate, able to learn maintenance software, and capable of using diagnostic tools, while meeting safety‑sensitive criteria and maintaining accurate records.
- Require high school diploma/GED and at least one year of diesel‑mechanic experience.
- Must be computer literate and capable of using diagnostic software.
- Ability to work independently, follow detailed instructions, and maintain accurate records.
Benefits
Mechanics at GFL operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on company‑owned or leased heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure safe operation. The company provides a $600 annual tool allowance and two pairs of safety boots per year, along with a competitive benefits package and a promotion‑from‑within culture on the shop floor.
GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste‑management companies, dedicated to cleaner, safer, and happier communities. Working for GFL is more than a job; it offers career growth, new friendships, and the chance to make a daily difference.
Mechanics earn a salary ranging from $24 to $41 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour night‑shift premium. Daily duties include diagnosing and repairing operational issues on heavy‑duty diesel trucks, completing reports and work orders, ordering parts, planning repairs in the M5 planner, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
GFL is committed to equal‑opportunity employment and provides accommodations for applicants who need them. Current employees can apply to internal openings through the GFL Jobs Hub, and the company emphasizes personal growth, mentorship, and work‑life balance within its ‘Team Green’ culture.
- Receive a $600 annual tool allowance and two pairs of safety boots each year.
- Earn a competitive benefits package and a $1.00 per hour night‑shift premium.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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.
Culture + Values
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
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
Inclusion & Diversity
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)