Heavy Duty Mechanic

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Duty Technician to join our team in Abbotsford, BC! 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 Technicians 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 Technician: 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 Technicians 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 diesel mechanic 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 Nous vous remercions de l’intérêt que vous nous portez. Seuls seront contactés les candidats sélectionnés pour une entrevue. GFL Environmental est un employeur égalitaire et encourage les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes en situation de handicap et les membres des minorités visibles à se porter candidats. Nous souhaitons embaucher des personnes réunissant les caractéristiques de la diversité et issues de différents horizons. Nous sommes intimement convaincus que le talent d’envergure ne fait aucune distinction fondée sur le genre, les origines ethniques ou nationales, l’identité et l’orientation sexuelles, l’âge, la religion ou l’invalidité, et que le talent s’enrichit grâce à ces différences. GFL offre aux candidats en situation de handicap des mesures d’adaptation pendant tout le processus de recrutement. Si vous avez besoin de moyens d’adaptation, veuillez nous le faire savoir et nous tâcherons de répondre à vos besoins en collaboration avec vous. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. Son personnel, c’est ce que GFL a de plus précieux. C’est pourquoi nous sommes heureux que vous consultiez ce portail! Nous avons la volonté de vous offrir des perspectives professionnelles exceptionnelles, de laisser sur l’environnement une empreinte positive et d’aider nos employés à réaliser leurs ambitions personnelles. Nous entendons créer les emplois qui sauront vous attirer chez nous. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.