A Tech Mechanic

About the Role

At GFL Environmental, we don’t just keep trucks moving—we keep our communities clean, safe, and thriving. We’re looking for a top-tier A Tech Mechanic to bring high-energy diagnostic expertise and master troubleshooting skills to our Wilson shop. If you’re standard-setting in the garage, love untangling complex mechanical puzzles, and take pride in keeping a heavy-duty fleet running in peak condition, step up and lead the line with us.

 

The "Green" Perks

We don’t just offer a job; we offer a lifestyle upgrade:

• 💸 Fat Paychecks: Competitive hourly rates + plenty of OT for those who want to hustle. Pay $35-$43/hr. plus $2 work differential pay (pay can be increased based on experience and certifications/licenses)
• 🥾 Gear Up: We help pay for your boots and your tools because we want you in top form. $150 Tool Allowance and yearly boot allowance
• 📈 Career Nitro: We don’t just promote; we propel. Want to lead a shop? We’ll show you the path.
• 🛡️ Total Coverage: Solid health, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your family.
• 🏗️ Stability: People always have trash. We always have work. You’ll never have to worry about a "slow season" again.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Diagnostics & Heavy Repairs: Solve complex mechanical puzzles across our heavy-duty Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet, tackling advanced engine, electrical, hydraulic, and fuel system repairs.
• Proactive Fleet Safety: Lead comprehensive inspections on brakes, steering, emissions, and powertrain components to ensure every rig that leaves the yard is 100% road-ready.
• Compliance & DOT Standards: Execute rigorous DOT and brake safety checks, keeping our fleet fully aligned with federal and state regulations.
• Shop Leadership & Mentorship: Serve as the go-to technical expert in the shop, mentoring B and C Mechanics, sharing tricks of the trade, and elevating overall team performance.
• Smart Workflow Management: Keep the shop humming efficiently by reviewing equipment write-ups, coordinating repair schedules, managing parts inventory, and keeping work orders tight and accurate.
• Safety First, Always: Champion a safe, organized, and clean shop environment while adhering to company and OSHA safety standards.

What You Bring to the Team

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on heavy truck maintenance (Diesel and/or CNG preferred).
• Required Certifications:Valid Brake Safety CertificationEPA Section 609 A/C System CertificationASE Certifications are a huge plus!
• License: Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or the drive to earn one within 6 months of hire.
• Technical Savvy: High comfort level reading electrical/hydraulic schematics, running diagnostic software, and managing digital work orders.
• Mindset: Strong problem-solving skills, solid work ethic, and a team-first attitude.

Physical Demands & Environment

• Hands-on work environment: ability to stand, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb, and reach for extended stretches.
• Muscle to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 100 lbs when handling heavy components.
• Comfort working around active machinery and operating heavy vehicles safely around the yard.

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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 [email protected]

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.