Diesel Mechanic

Are You Ready to Turn Wrenches with the Best? At GFL Environmental (Green For Life), we aren’t just managing waste—we’re keeping our communities moving. We are looking for a skilled, high-energy Diesel Mechanic to join our crew in West Point. If you love the smell of diesel in the morning, live for a complex diagnostic challenge, and want a stable career with an industry leader, your bay is waiting. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Top-Tier Pay: Starting at $30+/hr depending on your experience. Growth Opportunities: We invest heavily in our team with continuous technical training and certifications. The GFL Culture: We work hard, but we keep it fun. You’ll be working alongside a supportive, safety-first team that genuinely has your back. Great Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. What a Typical Day Looks Like: The Master Healer: Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain our heavy-duty diesel trucks, CNG equipment, gas vehicles, and rolling stock. Tech-Savvy Tweaking: Utilize modern diagnostic software alongside classic hand and power tools to pinpoint and solve operational difficulties. The Planner: Use the M5 planning system to schedule repairs, track work orders, and procure the exact parts you need for a flawless fix. Safety Champion: Maintain a spotless work area and ensure all equipment strictly complies with federal, state, and company safety regulations. What You Bring to the Team: The Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of hands-on experience as a diesel mechanic. (Experience with diagnostic software is a massive plus!) The Credentials: High school diploma or GED; a technical diploma is highly desired. The Arsenal: You possess, provide, and maintain your own set of tools necessary for heavy/hydraulic equipment maintenance. The Brains & Brawn: Computer literate, eager to learn new software, and physically capable of lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 lbs when the job demands it. The Vibe: A strong communicator who works well independently, follows detailed instructions, and maintains an excellent safety track record. Working Conditions: Our shop is where the magic happens—it’s loud, active, and fast-paced. You’ll be exposed to varying weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and standard shop environments. It’s a true safety-sensitive role where your visual and mental focus keeps everyone safe. Ready to Join the Green Team? Don't let this opportunity idle. Hit that apply button and let's get rolling! We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.