Class A Fleet Mechanic

Job Overview

Safely operate, repair, rebuild, and perform maintenance on company-owned or leased heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, ensuring operational safety.

This position is for Environmental Services and will not be working on garbage trucks.

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Aflac
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Employee-paid short‑term disability option
• Employer-paid long‑term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually
• Boot reimbursement
• Monthly tool allowance
• Tool box moving assistance

• 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 administrative duties as required daily.
• 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.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment.
• Possess, provide and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, ordinances, and other orders, and all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Assist in training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain a working knowledge of, and keep up with, the latest technology through technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma desired.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Experience using diagnostic software a plus.
• Must be computer literate, have the ability to be trained on software systems and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety‑sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English.
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.
• Experience on vacuum trucks, hydrovac trucks, wet vac trucks a plus.

Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required.

Include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. Occasionally work in high precarious places. Work environment is usually loud.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact.

This hiring process may not utilize machine‑based systems to assist in screening and we require valid work authorization in the country where the job is located. Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country prior to their start date.