Diesel Mechanic

Why Mechanics Choose GFL Environmental

• Top-Tier Pay & Stability: Competitive hourly wages with consistent, year-round full-time hours and overtime opportunities in an essential, recession-resistant industry.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.
• Gear & Tool Support: Annual tool allowance, company-provided uniforms, and boot allowances so you’re always equipped for the job.
• Modern Diagnostics & Equipment: Work on a diverse, heavy-duty commercial fleet featuring Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks using industry-leading diagnostic software.
• Career Advancement: We promote from within - grow your skills from Mechanic to Lead Technician, Shop Foreman, or Fleet Maintenance Manager.

What You’ll Do (Essential Functions) As a Heavy-Duty Diesel Mechanic, you will be the backbone of our Elmira fleet operations, ensuring every vehicle is safe and "road-ready":

• Diagnose & Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform complex mechanical repairs on Diesel and CNG-powered heavy-duty trucks, including engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, and propane systems.
• Preventative Maintenance & Inspections: Lead comprehensive DOT inspections, air brake system inspections, steering mechanism checks, wheel bearing servicing, and emissions diagnostics.
• Hydraulic & Electrical Mastery: Read and interpret intricate electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and OEM service manuals to pinpoint issues fast.
• Shop Leadership & Workflow: Prioritize daily repair schedules, review driver mechanical write-ups, order parts, and accurately log work orders in our fleet maintenance software.
• Mentorship & Safety: Provide hands-on guidance to Level B and Level C mechanics while maintaining a clean, OSHA- and DOT-compliant shop environment

What You Bring to the Shop (Qualifications & Requirements)

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in heavy-duty diesel engine repair, commercial truck maintenance, or fleet service (CNG experience is a huge plus!).
• Certifications: Valid Brake Safety Certificate and EPA Section 609 A/C Certification preferred. ASE Heavy Truck Certifications (T1–T8) are strongly preferred.
• Licensing: Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or the ability and willingness to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with computerized diagnostic tools, OEM diagnostic software, and digital work-order systems.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and state/federal commercial vehicle safety standards.
• Physical Readiness: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 100 lbs, climb ladders, and work comfortably in a fast-paced shop environment.

Ready to Shift Your Career into High Gear? If you’re a dedicated Diesel Technician near Elmira, Gaylord, Boyne Falls, or Petoskey, MI looking for a shop that respects your craft and rewards your hard work, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the GFL Environmental family - where your skills keep our communities Green For Life!