Posted 3 days ago
Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic
@ GFL Environmental
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Overview
GFL Environmental is hiring a Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic in Coquitlam, BC, to maintain and repair its commercial diesel, CNG and alternative-fuel trucks and heavy equipment. The role includes diagnosing complex engine, electrical and hydraulic faults, mentoring apprentices and directing daily work for other mechanics. The posting requires a journeyman designation, a valid driver's licence and provision of your own tools, with Red Seal preferred and leadership experience favoured.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair diesel, CNG and alternative-fuel engines and electrical and hydraulic systems
- Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections
- Complete repair records, parts usage and repair times
- Plan and schedule work and direct other mechanics
- Mentor apprentices through their apprenticeship program
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman designation
- Valid driver's licence
- Own tools and willingness to acquire more
- Red Seal preferred, leadership experience favoured
- CVIP inspection ability and transportation regulation knowledge
- Diagnostic software experience
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman designation, Red Seal, CVIP |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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GFL Environmental
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Full company description
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers. We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements. At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols. Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels. Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales. Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
- LinkedIn followers
- 170,621
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8,102
- Reported office locations
- 100 New Park Place, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0H9, CA
- Business categories
- Environmental Consulting
- Waste Management
- GreenTech
- Other recorded names
- GFL Environmental Inc.
- Specialties
- Municipal / Residential Waste
- Industrial / Commercial / Construction Waste
- Construction & Demolition Services
- Used Oil Collection
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Excavation Services
- Shoring & Foundations
- Soil Remediation
- Vacuum Truck Services
- Infrastructure Development
- Recycling
- Organics
- Industrial Cleaning
- HAZMAT Emergency Response
- Landfill Disposal & Diversion
- and Environmental Remediation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 5,167,778,866
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation. Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Vaughan, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Municipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 580 |
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GFL Environmental is actively seeking a skilled Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team in Coquitlam, BC!
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Why GFL:
- Competitive Pay: Industry leading wages and premiums. Tool and Boot Allowances.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: Retirement savings program to secure your financial future.
- Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern facilities with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
- Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
- Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.
Our Licensed Mechanics safely operate, repair, and maintain GFL Environmental owned commercial diesel and alternative fuel trucks, and heavy equipment to ensure its ability to operate safely. Provide daily functional direction to mechanics as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair complex, modern CNG and diesel engines, and advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks such as PM and safety inspections.
- Complete required record-keeping associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Review, plan and schedule work as required.
- Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to complete their apprenticeship program.
- Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.
- Ensure shop equipment and tools are kept in a safe operating condition.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Journeyman designation
- Valid Driver’s License
- Provide your own tools and willingness to acquire tools as required for jobs.
- Red Seal is preferred.
- Preference will be given to Red Seal Mechanics with leadership experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to perform CVIP inspections, and familiarity with transportation regulation.
- Knowledge of tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of company fleet assets.
- Experience using diagnostic software. Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
- Ability to be a self-starter capable of working effectively in a team environment or as an individual contributor.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
About GFL
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!
- Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
- We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage
- With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
- We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
- We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
- GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance
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