Mechanic, Fleet Maintenance

GFL Environmental Inc.; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a diesel mechanic to safely operate and repair heavy duty diesel trucks and equipment. The role involves diagnosing issues, planning repairs, procuring parts, and maintaining detailed records.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, training new staff, and keeping tools and work areas organized. Strong English reading skills and 1+ year of diesel experience are required; a technical diploma is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma preferred.
• Minimum 1 year diesel mechanic experience.
• Ability to read and understand repair manuals in English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy‑duty diesel trucks and equipment.
• Plan repairs and procure parts for successful repairs.
• Maintain safety and compliance with regulations.
• Complete reports, work orders, and other administrative duties.
• Train new employees and assist in orientation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Use power and hand tools as required.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Record keeping

Education

GED or Diploma

Tools

Diagnostic software experience

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

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.