Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Repair, maintain, and rebuild heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment.
14 hours ago
$36
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Negaunee, Michigan, United States
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
Description
diesel repair
equipment maintenance
m5 scheduling
parts procurement
safety compliance
tool management
Safely 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 position offers a starting pay of up to $36 per hour, with increases based on experience and qualifications, and a regular shift from 6 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime after 40 hours.
- Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment
- Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated equipment and vehicles
- Complete reports, work orders, order parts, and perform other daily administrative duties
- Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure parts
- Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups and coordinate repair schedule
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with safety regulations
- Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment
- Provide and maintain tools necessary for heavy/hydraulic equipment maintenance
- Maintain a clean work area
- Comply with all applicable federal, state/provincial, local laws, regulations and company policies
- Assist in training and orientation of new employees
- Maintain working knowledge of latest technology via manuals and training seminars
- Follow detailed instructions, work independently, maintain accurate records
- Operate any vehicle or equipment necessary for the job
- Occasionally work in high precarious places
Requirements
high school
diesel mechanic
diagnostic software
computer literate
safety sensitive
communication
The role provides hands‑on experience with a variety of heavy‑duty vehicles powered by diesel, CNG, gasoline or electricity.
- High school diploma or GED; technical diploma desired
- Minimum one year experience as a diesel mechanic
- Experience using diagnostic software a plus
- Computer literate and willing to learn software systems
- Ability to meet safety-sensitive function criteria per company standards
- Effective communication with others
- Understand and use repair and parts manuals in English
- Physical ability to perform all job aspects
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, smell
- Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required
- Visual requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment
- Frequent physical effort handling tools and equipment
- Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds
Benefits
At the heart of GFL are its people; the company invests in career growth, skill development, mentorship and work‑life balance. Safety and sustainability are core values, uniting the team under the “Team Green” purpose to provide environmental solutions for greener communities.
Field Operations positions offer front‑line opportunities for limitless growth and skill expansion, while Professional Services roles focus on client relations, program management and supporting field efficiency.
- 15 days paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Quarterly tool allowance
- Annual boot reimbursement
- Overtime after 40 hrs worked
- 401K after 6 months
- Health benefits after 60 days
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
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)