Full-Time

Diesel Technician

Posted on 10/1/2025

GFL

GFL

201-500 employees

Integrated solid waste collection and disposal

No salary listed

Lake Jackson, TX, USA

Hybrid

Category
Mechanical Engineering (3)
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Requirements
  • Entry-level knowledge/experience of at least 1+ years.
  • Willingness to learn more complex diagnostic and repair process.
  • Knowledge of DOT, OSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and communicate with customers and external vendors.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
  • Must be computer literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Under the guidance of shop leadership or senior mechanics, assist with the inspection of brake systems, engine components, emission systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
  • Basic knowledge of preventative maintenance including tire, oil and brake changes.
  • Active participation in training classes and development opportunities to increase skills and working knowledge.
  • Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions and ensure they are working properly.
  • Under supervision, perform DOT, PM, brake and safety inspections on all vehicles. Perform PM and safety inspections.
  • Complete work orders, order parts and perform other administrative duties as required daily.
  • Complete work as scheduled by shop supervision or higher-grade technicians.
  • Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with all safety regulations.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Basic knowledge of Hydraulic systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience using diagnostic software is preferred.
  • Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
  • ASE certifications preferred.

WCA Waste Corporation provides end-to-end non-hazardous solid waste management services. It covers the entire waste lifecycle, including collection, transfer, processing, and disposal, and offers containers for rent for commercial construction, demolition, and industrial jobs. Its operations span collection fleets, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills, enabling customers to manage waste from pickup to final disposal in a single network. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration: owning and operating a coordinated network of assets across multiple states (Texas, Missouri, Florida, and surrounding regions) to handle diverse waste streams and provide comprehensive, single-source solutions. WCA’s goal is to deliver scalable, end-to-end waste management services and expand its geographic footprint, a strategy that continued under GFL Environmental Inc. after the 2020 acquisition to broaden presence in the Midwest and Southeast.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.8B

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • GFL serves 4 million households with curbside recycling contracts.
  • GFL manages 40 licensed landfills across North America.
  • GFL operates solid waste in 37 U.S. states for expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Secure Waste acquisition balloons debt, triggers distress in 12-18 months.
  • Waste Management undercuts pricing in Texas, erodes clients in 6-12 months.
  • Ontario probe forces Canadian divestitures, halves operations in 18-36 months.

What makes GFL unique

  • GFL diversifies beyond solid waste with liquid waste and soil remediation services.
  • GFL invests in landfill gas-to-energy via GFL Renewables subsidiary.
  • GFL acquired WCA in 2020, expanding into 11 U.S. states.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Company News

Business In Focus Magazine
May 1st, 2026
GFL to acquire Secure Waste for $6.4B, adding 80+ facilities across Western Canada

GFL Environmental has agreed to acquire Secure Waste Infrastructure for $6.4 billion, expanding its presence in Western Canada and North Dakota. The deal includes over 80 locations comprising 12 landfills, 55 waste treatment facilities, 12 recycling facilities, 98 injection wells and five transfer stations. Secure shareholders can choose $24.75 in cash, 0.4195 GFL subordinate voting shares, or a combination for each share held. Cash payments are capped at 20% of the total consideration, with GFL shares limited to 80%. GFL founder and CEO Patrick Dovigi said the acquisition will densify the company's Western Canada footprint and enhance its ability to offer comprehensive waste management services. The transaction requires shareholder approval and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

CTV News
Apr 13th, 2026
Canada’s GFL environmental signs mammoth $6.4B deal for Secure Waste

GFL Environmental Inc. has signed a deal to buy Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp. in an agreement that values the company at about $6.4 billion.

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2026
GFL Environmental Announces Densification of Southern US Footprint with the Acquisition of Frontier Waste Solutions and Provides an update on year-to-date M&A activity

/PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced the closing of the acquisition of Frontier Waste...

PR Newswire
Jan 13th, 2026
GFL Environmental Inc. Prices Private Offering of Senior Notes

VAUGHAN, ON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of US$1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due 2034 (the "Notes"), in a transaction that was significantly oversubscribed (the "Notes Offering"). The Notes will be issued by a U.S. wholly owned subsidiary of GFL and will be guaranteed by GFL and certain of its other subsidiaries.Following the successful execution of the Company's capital allocation strategy in 2025, GFL intends to use the proceeds from the Notes Offering to repay amounts drawn on its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, with a view to maximizing its available liquidity to execute on its growth strategy in 2026 and beyond. The Notes Offering is expected to have an immaterial impact on the Company's borrowing rate and to be leverage neutral, consistent with the Company's commitment to maintain leverage in the low-to-mid 3.0x range."The successful pricing of these Notes demonstrates the continued support we have from our institutional debt investors," said Patrick Dovigi, Founder and Chief Executive Officer

PR Newswire
Nov 21st, 2025
GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering by Selling Shareholders and Agreement to Repurchase 1,275,000 Subordinate Voting Shares in Secondary Offering

/PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of the previously announced secondary...

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