GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to join our team in Abbotsford, BC!
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
*Schedule may vary depending on the day-to-day, start time, etc*
What’s required:
Mechanics must have:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired
1+ year experience as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
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.
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