Full-Time

Lead Heavy Duty Mechanic

GFL

GFL

201-500 employees

Integrated solid waste collection and disposal

Compensation Overview

CA$60/hr

+ Retention Bonus + Tool Allowance + Boot Allowance + RRSP Match

Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

In Person

Category
Automotive Service & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Journeyman designation.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Provide own tools and be willing to acquire tools as required for jobs.
  • Ability to perform Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program inspections and familiarity with transportation regulations.
  • Knowledge of tools required to repair and maintain commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
  • Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals, maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with maintaining company fleet assets.
  • Computer literacy and willingness and ability to be trained in software systems.
  • Ability to work inside and outside in extreme cold and extreme heat.
  • Ability to perform moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, grasping or gripping, and pushing or pulling.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety-toed boots, utility gloves, reflective vest, eye protection, and hard hat.
  • Ability to work around moving objects, vehicles, and machinery with moving parts.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and repair complex compressed natural gas and diesel engines, as well as advanced electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Perform repairs and preventive maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
  • Complete required records for vehicle repairs, parts usage, and repair times.
  • Review, plan, and schedule work as required.
  • Mentor apprentice technicians and provide training to help them complete their apprenticeship programs.
  • Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to company safety procedures.
  • Keep shop equipment and tools in safe operating condition.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company safety standards.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Red Seal designation.
  • Red Seal mechanic credentials with leadership experience.
  • Experience using diagnostic software.

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

$85.5M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GFL raised 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.230 billion on April 29, 2026.
  • Frontier Waste and seven tuck-ins should add $425 million to $450 million annualized revenue.
  • Q1 2026 revenue rose 5.4% to $1.644 billion, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 29.1%.

What critics are saying

  • Hamilton seeks a court order shutting Stoney Creek landfill for up to two years.
  • Ontario fined GFL Environmental Services $130,000 on May 13, 2026 after a Pickering flash fire.
  • The open 2026 Teamsters election at GFL Everglades signals ongoing labor pressure in Illinois.

What makes GFL unique

  • GFL's 2026 footprint spans 18 U.S. states and Canada, with integrated collection-to-landfill assets.
  • Its 2026 tuck-in acquisitions, including Frontier Waste, deepen density in Texas and Western Canada.
  • The Miami Beach headquarters shift targets U.S. index eligibility while preserving Canadian incorporation and TSX listing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
Third News
Jun 23rd, 2026
GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Pricing for $750 Million Senior Notes Offering - Third News

GFL Environmental has priced a $750 million senior notes offering to enhance liquidity and support its growth initiatives, including recent acquisitions.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 4th, 2026
GFL Environmental launches two RNG facilities with OPAL Fuels to power 800 heavy-duty trucks

OPAL Fuels and GFL Environmental have begun construction on two renewable natural gas facilities at landfills in Georgia and Alabama. The projects will convert landfill methane into approximately 15 million gasoline gallon equivalents of RNG annually, enough to fuel roughly 800 Class 8 trucks. The expansion deepens GFL's partnership with OPAL Fuels in decarbonising transportation and building RNG infrastructure. However, the development doesn't substantially alter GFL's near-term investment narrative, which remains focused on integrating past acquisitions, managing high leverage and delivering on 2026 revenue guidance. GFL recently authorised share buybacks of up to 34.7 million shares and increased its dividend by 10%. Analysts project the company's revenue could reach CA$8.6 billion by 2029, implying 8.8% annual growth.

Business Wire
Jun 2nd, 2026
RWT Capital Closes H2Oil Energy Sale to GFL Environmental Amid Energy M&A Boom

RWT Capital, a leading Canadian mid-market M&A firm, advised on the sale of Alberta oil and gas services provider H2Oil Energy to GFL Environmental.

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.

Reuters
Apr 13th, 2026
GFL to buy Secure Waste in $4.63 billion deal to boost Western Canada presence

Canadian waste management firm GFL Environmental said on Monday it would ​buy peer Secure Waste Infrastructure in a deal worth about C$6.4 ‌billion ($4.63 billion), including debt, as it looks to deepen its presence in Western Canada.