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Diesel Mechanic

Job in Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois, 61868, USA
Listing for: GFL Environmental Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician

Starting Pay: up to $30/hr (Will Increase Based on EXP/Qualifications)

Starting Shift: 10am-7pm M-F.

OT after 40hrs worked!

Benefits
  • 15 days of paid time off
  • Quarterly Tool Allowance
  • Annual Boot Reimbursement
  • Overtime after 40hrs worked
  • 401K after 6 months employment
  • Health Benefits after 60 days

This is a boots on the ground, tool in hand position!

Key Responsibilities
  • 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, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
  • Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (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 the willingness to learn.
  • Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities
  • 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 job.
  • Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.
Physical/Mental Demands
  • 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.
  • Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required.
  • Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds.
Working Conditions
  • 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.
Seniority Level
  • Entry level
Employment Type
  • Full-time
Job Function
  • Management and Manufacturing

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