Diesel Technician
Gfl Environmental Inc.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel/CNG trucks, mentor staff, ensure safety/compliance.
6 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Mechanicsville, VA
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
vehicle inspections
repair scheduling
parts ordering
safety compliance
report generation
mentor mechanics
- Independently lead inspections of brake systems, all engine components, emission systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
- Oversee the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to level B and C mechanics.
- Communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
- Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
- Prioritize repairs to maximize efficiency and timely completion of work orders.
- Perform DOT and brake inspections on all vehicles.
What you bring
dot/osha
diesel cng
diagnostic software
cdl
schematics
computer literate
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
- Advanced ability to diagnose and repair both Diesel and CNG powered trucks, including engines, electrical systems, propane systems, hydraulics, and fuel systems.
- Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Experience using diagnostic software. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
- Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or the willingness and ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
- Ability to climb ladders, bend or stand for long periods of time.
- 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 reach above shoulders and lift to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to operate trucks and other equipment used as needed.
- Ability to understand and interpret detailed schematics and manuals.
- Understand and interpret intricate electrical and diagnostics schematics.
- Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance.
- Paid Parental Leave
- 15 days of paid time off
- Active participation in training classes and development opportunities to increase skills and working knowledge.
- Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Employer paid basic life insurance
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Supplemental health plans through Aflac
- Employee paid short-term disability option
- Health Savings Account with employer match option
- Employer-paid long-term disability
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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 COâ‚‚e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)
- 2021 baseline: Scope 1 emissions 3.942 Mt COâ‚‚e, Scope 2 emissions 0.033 Mt COâ‚‚e
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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