Maintenance Supervisor

GFL Environmental Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Gear & tool allowances

Career progression

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job security

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of skilled mechanics in a high-energy shop environment.

You will oversee heavy trucks and equipment maintenance, ensuring safety standards and efficient workflows in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in heavy-duty diesel maintenance, strong diagnostic skills, and a proven ability to prioritize urgent repairs while maintaining team morale.

Qualifications

• Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience supervising or leading a team in heavy-duty diesel, fleet, or mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of skilled mechanics to keep productivity high and downtime low.
• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules, complex diagnostics, and major repair workflows for heavy trucks and equipment.
• Enforce top-tier safety standards, daily shop protocols, and OSHA compliance so everyone goes home safe every night.
• Track parts inventory, manage work orders, and coordinate repair priorities directly with fleet management.
• Cultivate a high-performing shop environment where team members learn, grow, and take pride in their work.

Skills

Leadership

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Heavy equipment repairs

Job description

Lead the Pit Crew Behind the Green Machine! Tired of sitting in an office staring at spreadsheets while other people get things done? Welcome to GFL (Green For Life), where we play with the big toys and keep a high-tech fleet operating at peak performance. We’re talking massive heavy equipment, high-pressure hydraulics, and serious diesel horsepower. As our Maintenance Supervisor, you aren't just managing a shop—you’re the captain of a crew of elite technicians keeping our community green, safe, and moving. If you’re a natural leader who loves technical challenges and high-energy shop environments, step up to the plate.

The Green Perks We offer competitive compensation alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your team:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary structure with performance bonus potential.
• Gear & Tool Allowances: Annual boot and tool allowances to keep you fully equipped.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to shop leadership and regional fleet operations roles.
• Total Coverage: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus 401(k) matching.
• Job Security: Essential services mean steady, bulletproof career stability year-round.

What You’ll Be Doing (The Core Role)

• Command the Shop Floor: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of skilled mechanics to keep productivity high and downtime low.
• Master the Fleet: Oversee preventive maintenance schedules, complex diagnostics, and major repair workflows for heavy trucks and equipment.
• Safety First, Always: Enforce top-tier safety standards, daily shop protocols, and OSHA compliance so everyone goes home safe every night.
• Ops & Asset Optimization: Track parts inventory, manage work orders, and coordinate repair priorities directly with fleet management.
• Build Great Culture: Cultivate a high-performing shop environment where team members learn, grow, and take pride in their work.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience supervising or leading a team in a heavy-duty diesel, fleet, or mechanical maintenance environment.
• Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and heavy equipment repairs.
• Problem-Solver Mindset: Outstanding organization and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize urgent repairs on the fly.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively bridge the gap between shop mechanics, operations drivers, and management teams.
• CDL Preferred: A valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is a huge plus (or the willingness to obtain one with our support).

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.

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.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. 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.