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Truck Mechanic

@ GFL Environmental

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

GFL Environmental Services is hiring a Mechanic for its Logy Bay Road branch in St. John's, Newfoundland, reporting to the shop foreman. The role covers diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a diverse fleet of trucks, vacuum units, trailers and yard equipment, plus local repairs and emergency road calls. The posting lists a sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, health, dental and vision benefits, a pension plan and overtime eligibility per collective agreement.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate, repair and maintain a diverse fleet of trucks and trailers
  • Diagnose and repair engines, brakes, hydraulics and electrical systems
  • Perform local repairs and emergency road calls
  • Write service reports and record analysis

Requirements summary:

  • Truck and Transport Red Seal or nearing completion
  • Valid driver's licence with clean record
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-29

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Scheduleovertime
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingWarehouse, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Licences & certificationsTruck and Transport Red Seal
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus, 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
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People associated on LinkedIn
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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
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Reported total investment
5,167,778,866

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryEnvironmental Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersVaughan, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesMunicipal / Residential WasteIndustrial / Commercial / Construction WasteConstruction & Demolition ServicesUsed Oil CollectionHazardous Waste ManagementExcavation ServicesShoring & FoundationsSoil RemediationVacuum Truck ServicesInfrastructure Development
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Job description

GFL Environmental Services is growing, and we are hiring a Mechanic to join our team in St. John’s, Newfoundland! Situated at our Logy Bay Road branch, this position reports to our shop foreman.

Why Join GFL?

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America. Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life!

What's in it for you:

  • Sign On bonus

  • Relocation Reimbursement Available

  • Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Overtime eligible as per collective agreement

  • Pension Plan

  • Paid weekly on Fridays

  • Boot Allowance

  • Tool Allowance

Career Path Potential:

As a Mechanic, your career path could advance to roles such as Mechanic Lead Hand, Shop Supervisor, Shop Foreman, Fleet Manager and beyond!

A "Day in the Life" of a Mechanic at GFL Environmental:

  • Safely operate, repair, and maintain our diverse fleet, including Hydro-vacs, dry vacs, tankers, vac trucks, roll-offs, box trucks, pickups, flat deck trailers, Jet Routers, and more!

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, disassemble, inspect, and replace worn or broken parts

  • Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, clutches, electrical and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, hydraulics, cooling systems, exhaust, brakes, suspensions, lights, etc., on a variety of yard equipment, heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and other equipment

  • Diagnose and repair engines and engine support systems, steering, suspension and brake systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Local repair and road call (emergency response)

  • Write service reports and record analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have Truck and Transport Red Seal certification, or be nearing completion of Red Seal requirements

  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

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