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Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

@ GFL Environmental Inc.

Victoria, British Columbia

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

GFL Environmental is hiring a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician in Victoria, BC, to rebuild, repair and maintain its fleet of trucks and motorized equipment. The role requires a Red Seal or certified mechanic with at least one year of Red Seal heavy duty experience. The posting offers extended health, dental and vision coverage, RRSP and DPSP options, and 10 days of paid time off per year.

Responsibilities:

  • Rebuild, repair and maintain trucks and motorized equipment
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on the fleet
  • Keep accurate maintenance records
  • Operate any vehicle or equipment needed for the job

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal or certified heavy duty mechanic
  • At least 1 year as a Red Seal heavy duty mechanic
  • High school diploma or GED; technical diploma preferred
  • Meet safety-sensitive criteria per company standards
  • Lift up to 100 lbs and work kneeling, crawling and climbing

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 100 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal
EducationHigh school (required), Trade certificate (preferred)
Fields of studyHeavy duty mechanics
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training, Home office allowance

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Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician to join our team in Victoria, BC!

Applicants must be a Red Seal/Certified Mechanic to be considered.

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

  • 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!

What’s required:

Mechanics must have:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical diploma desired

  • 1+ year experience as a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

  • 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

#GFLTalent

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.

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