Licensed Heavy Duty Technician

GFL Environmental Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits plan

RRSP match

Orthodontics and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Competitive wage

Job summary

GFL Environmental in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Licensed Heavy Duty Technician to join our team on an afternoon shift. You will diagnose and repair complex CNG and diesel engines, perform PMs and safety inspections, and maintain accurate repair records.

The role includes mentoring apprentices and ensuring a safe, efficient shop environment. We offer industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefits plan with RRSP matching, along with opportunities to grow within a large North American fleet

Qualifications

• Journeyman designation or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Red Seal is preferred but not required.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing modern CNG and diesel engines and related systems is expected.
• Ability to perform PMs and safety inspections and keep records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex, modern CNG and diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections.
• Complete required record keeping associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Review, plan and schedule work as required.
• Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.
• Ensure shop equipment and tools are kept in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair

Inspection

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Journeyman designation or equivalent

Red Seal is preferred

Tools

Own tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Licensed Heavy Duty Technician to join our team in Calgary, AB!

Our Licensed Technicians safely operate, repair, and maintain GFL Environmental owned commercial diesel and alternative fuel trucks, and heavy equipment to ensure its ability to operate safely.

This is an afternoon shift position working Monday to Thursday, 1:30pm-10pm, Friday 11am-7:30pm.

Now paying industry leading wages!

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

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.
• Competitive wage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair complex, modern CNG and diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections.
• Complete required record keeping associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Review, plan and schedule work as required.
• Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.
• Ensure shop equipment and tools are kept in a safe operating condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Journeyman designation or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Provide own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs.
• Red Seal is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform CVIP inspections, and familiarity with transportation regulation.
• Knowledge of tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of company fleet assets.
• Experience using diagnostic software is preferred. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
• Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

About GFL

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

• Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
• We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
• With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
• We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
• We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
• GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 [e-mail]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship
for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine‑based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.