Heavy Duty Mechanic

5 days ago


Fort Saint John, Canada GFL Environmental Full time

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Fort St. John, BC

Heavy Duty Technicians

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Together, our employees are known as "Team Green"—a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life Working for GFL is more than a job — it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

The job: Our Heavy Duty Mechanics will safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel and alternative fuel trucks, and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely, so our Drivers can continue to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe, by courteously and efficiently providing waste removal and environmental services to customers.

What's in it for you:

  • Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including:
    • Retirement Saving Options, for future financial security
    • Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Shift Premiums for afternoon and weekend shifts

A day in the life of a Heavy Duty Mechanic:

  • Arrive at the work station that services a large fleet of approximately 200 vehicles including all waste and recycling vehicles, off loaders, skidsteers, forklifts.
  • Meet with your Supervisor and the team where tasks will be assigned for the day, you may work independently or alongside other technicians.
  • Perform assigned labor tasks, which may include:
    • Preventative Maintenance, including basic vehicle servicing to engine or transmission overhaul
    • Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy duty trucks and equipment
    • Complete reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties
    • Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan
    • Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule
    • Complete other responsibilities, as requested by management
  • Mid-shift, take a hard-earned break
  • Attend to service calls as needed, or emergent situations in the field.
  • Perform afternoon assigned tasks, either continuing tasks from the morning or starting new ones
  • Before heading home, clean up your work areas and wrap up where tasks where possible to make for a smooth next day.

    *schedule may vary depending on the day-to-day, start time, etc.

What's required: Heavy Duty Mechanics must be able to:

  • Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired
  • Have minimum of one (1) year experience as a heavy duty mechanic and ideally Red Seal Certified.
  • Computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn.
  • Meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
  • Use diagnostic software a plus
  • Follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records
  • Operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job
  • Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job

Advantages to working at GFL:

  • Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
  • Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project
  • Experience innovation through our first fully electric truck, now in operation
  • Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
  • Be part of a publicly traded company (on NYSE & TSX), benefitting from our growth trajectory

#GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.


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