Trailer Mechanic
About the job
- A minimum of one year of experience working as a diesel mechanic is required.
- Computer literacy is required, with the ability to be trained on specialized software systems.
- Candidates must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
- The role requires frequently standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds. Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention is necessary.
- The role involves frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, hot and cold weather conditions, and toxic or caustic chemicals or fumes, and occasional work in high, precarious places.
- Safely operate, repair, rebuild, and maintain company-owned or leased heavy-duty diesel trucks and equipment, including rolling stock, to ensure safe operation.
- Diagnose and repair operational difficulties with trailers.
- Accurately complete daily reports, work orders, parts orders, and other required administrative tasks.
- Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company safety policies.
- Assist in reviewing mechanical write-ups on equipment, coordinate repair schedules, and assist with training and orienting new team members.
- Provide and maintain the personal hand and power tools necessary for heavy equipment maintenance, and keep the work area clean and organized.
- A technical diploma or degree in diesel mechanics is highly desired.
- Experience with diagnostic software is a major plus.
About the company
GFL Environmental is a North American waste services company with vertically integrated operations that collect, haul, transfer, recycle, and dispose of waste. It owns and runs a network of transfer stations, material recovery facilities, landfills, and liquid-waste treatment plants to control processes and costs. Revenue comes from municipal, commercial, and industrial service contracts, tipping fees, and sales of recovered recyclables; solid waste is the largest segment, with liquid waste management also serving hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and soil remediation was divested in 2025 to focus on core activities. The company grows by acquiring other companies to build market density across Canada and the United States, and its goal is to provide reliable, cost-efficient waste services at scale while reducing debt and expanding its solid waste footprint.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vaughan, Canada
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 13, 2026 notes issue raised US$1 billion, extending liquidity.
- July 30, 2026 guidance rose again to C$7.52 billion revenue and C$900 million FCF.
- Secure adds 80-plus facilities, while U.S. and Canadian regulators approved most of the deal.
What critics are saying
- GFL's leverage hit 4.0x by June 30, 2026, limiting error tolerance.
- Hamilton seeks to shut Stoney Creek landfill for two years over odours and nuisance.
- Canada Competition Bureau review of Secure remains open; a block would cripple Western expansion.
What makes GFL unique
- Vertically integrated landfill, transfer, recycling, and liquid waste network creates density advantages.
- Frontier Waste closed April 1, 2026, and Secure closed September 1, 2026.
- OPAL Fuels RNG projects at Alabama and Georgia landfills monetize methane and fleet fuel.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation