Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice

Job Description

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

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

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. 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.

The job:

The Apprentice Heavy Duty Technician will receive on-the-job training on performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and will assist with minor repairs to ensure proper performance and safety of company vehicles. This individual will learn how to properly maintain commercial motor vehicles according to DOT regulations and Company standards.

What’s in it for you:

Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including:

• Retirement Saving Options, for future financial security.
• Prioritized orthodontic and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance
• Shift Premiums for afternoon and weekend shifts.
  
  

A day in the life* of a Heavy-Duty Technician:

• Assessing all equipment is in working order and perform all safety checks.
• Actively participating of daily huddle to distribute daily priorities based on operations and safety needs.
• Performing assigned tasks.
  
  

Other responsibilities may include:

• Executing preventative Maintenance, including basic vehicle servicing to engine or transmission overhaul.
• Diagnosing and repairing operational difficulties with heavy duty trucks and equipment.
• Completing reports, work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties.
• Planning and scheduling repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan.
• Assisting in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule.
• Completing other responsibilities, as requested by management.
• Attending to service calls as needed, or emergent situations in the field.
• Performing afternoon assigned tasks, either continuing tasks from the morning or starting new ones
• Cleaning up work areas
• Schedule may vary depending on the day-to-day, start time, etc.
  
  

What’s required:

Heavy Duty Technicians must be able to:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic
• Ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn.
• Meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
• Experience using diagnostic software is a plus.
• Follow detailed instructions, work independently and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to effectively and safely operate vehicles and equipment associated with the job.
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job.
  
  

Advantages to working at GFL:

• Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project
• Experience innovation through our first fully electric truck, now in operation
• Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Be part of a publicly traded company (on NYSE & TSX), benefitting from our growth trajectory
  
  

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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]