Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

GFL Environmental is looking for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!

Applicants must be a minimum Level 3 Apprentice or Red Seal to be considered.

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

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.

What’s in it for you :

Benefits : Competitive benefits plan, including :

Extended Health, Dental and Vision

RRSP and DPSP options for future financial security

Paid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year

Other Perks : Including but not limited to :

Tool Allowance for the purchase, maintenance and replacement of necessary tools

Shift differentials with premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Premiums paid for certain certifications

Monthly training with third-party vendors

Promotion opportunities fostered by an active Succession Planning program

Cross Training opportunities

The job :

At GFL, Heavy Duty Mechanics play a crucial role in keeping local neighborhoods clean and safe, by ensuring our trucks and motorized equipment are up and running smoothly.  Whether rebuilding, repairing, or performing maintenance on our fleet of equipment, Mechanics are essential to our business—and quickly become our Drivers’ favorite people. Teamwork makes the dream work!

A day in the life

• of a Mechanic :

Perform morning tasks, which may include :

Maintenance or repairs of diesel, CNG, gas and electrically operated trucks as well as associated heavy-duty equipment

Using various power tools, hand instruments and cutting-edge equipment

Completing daily reports, work orders and order necessary parts

Planning and scheduling repairs in M5 planner and procure parts

Assisting in the review of mechanical write-ups and coordinate repair schedule

Perform afternoon labor and administrative tasks, either continuing tasks from the morning or starting new ones

What’s required :

Mechanics must have :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired

1+ year experience as a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards

Follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records

Willingness to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job

Exert physical effort including pushing, pulling, bending and lifting items up to 100 lbs.

Use fine motor coordination with arm, hand, finger and leg dexterity

Ability to kneel, crawl and climb

Working Conditions :

May include exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes

Other advantages to working at GFL :

A network of 20,000+ employees across North America

Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities

Increased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project

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   [email protected]