Diesel Mechanic

About This Role

Operating, repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment are the core functions of this Diesel Mechanic role. The position ensures the safe operation of company-owned or leased rolling stock and requires a candidate with experience in diesel mechanics and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, repair, rebuild, and perform maintenance on company-owned or leased heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock
• Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment
• Maintain and repair heavy diesel, CNG, gas, and electrically operated equipment and vehicles
• Complete reports, work orders, order parts, and perform other administrative duties as required daily
• Plan and schedule repairs in M5 planner and procure all parts for successful plan
• Assist in the review of mechanical write-ups on equipment and coordinate repair schedule
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations
• Utilize a variety of power and hand tools and equipment
• Possess, provide, and maintain tools necessary to perform tasks related to maintenance on heavy/hydraulic equipment
• Maintain a clean work area
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders and to all company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees
• Maintain a working knowledge of and keep up with the latest technology through the use of technical manuals and attendance of technical training seminars and testing
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a diesel mechanic
• Computer literate, with the ability to be trained on software systems and the willingness to learn
• Ability to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to Company standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Demonstrate ability to follow detailed instructions, work independently, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to understand and effectively use repair and parts manuals written in English
• Ability to operate any vehicle or equipment necessary to perform job
• Possess physical ability to perform all aspects of job
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell
• Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequent physical effort including handling tools and equipment required
• Frequently lift/push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles
• Occasionally work in high precarious places
• Work environment is usually loud

Nice to have:

• Experience using diagnostic software

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• Annual boot reimbursement
• Overtime after 40 hours worked
• 401K after 6 months employment
• Health benefits after 60 days

About the Company

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all.