Diesel Mechanic

GFL Environmental Inc.; Eveleth (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical plan

Health Savings Account with match

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with 4% match

Aflac supplemental plans

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Mental health support (EAP)

7 paid holidays

Boot reimbursement

Tool allowance

Tool box moving assistance

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a diesel mechanic to safely operate, repair, rebuild and maintain heavy duty trucks and equipment. This role focuses on environmental services and will not involve garbage trucks.

You will diagnose issues, plan repairs, and coordinate parts, while ensuring safety compliance and proper documentation. A GED or technical diploma is preferred, with at least one year of diesel experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical diploma is a plus.
• Minimum of one year experience as a diesel mechanic.
• Experience with diagnostic software is a plus.
• Must be computer literate and willing to learn new software.
• Must meet safety-sensitive requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment.
• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas and electric equipment.
• Complete reports, work orders, and procure parts.
• Plan repairs in planner and source parts.
• Coordinate repair schedule and safety compliance.
• Train new employees and share knowledge.
• Maintain clean work area and follow company policies.
• Utilize a range of power and hand tools.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading manuals

Vehicle operation

Physical fitness

Vacuum trucks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma

Job description

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely

Pay: $25-$35/hr Based on Experience

Benefits

• 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

Safely operate, repair, rebuild and perform maintenance on Company owned or leased heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment including rolling stock to ensure its ability to operate safely. This position is for Environmental Services and will not be working on garbage trucks.

Key Responsibilities

• This will be a 2nd or 3rd shift position (2pm-10:30pm or 10pm-6:30am)

• 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.

• Experience on Vacuum trucks, Hydrovac trucks, Wet Vac trucks a plus

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.

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.