Diesel Technician - Shawnee
Company: GFL Environmental
Location: Shawnee
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Diesel Technician - Shawnee at GFL Environmental summary: The
Diesel Technician assists senior mechanics by inspecting and
maintaining various heavy vehicle components such as brake systems,
engines, and hydraulic systems. They perform routine preventative
maintenance, safety inspections, and diagnostic test drives, while
adhering to DOT, OSHA, and safety regulations. The role requires
entry-level experience, ability to use diagnostic software, and a
willingness to obtain necessary certifications including a CDL and
ASE credentials. Essential Functions: · 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. Education, Training,
Experience and Licensing/Certification 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. ·
Experience using diagnostic software is preferred. Must be computer
literate and willing and able to be trained in software systems. ·
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, or the
willingness and ability to obtain one within six (6) months of
employment. · ASE certifications preferred. Physical/Mental
Demands: · Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers,
reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance. ·
Continuous concentrated mental and visual attention required. ·
Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust
focus. · Ability to operate trucks and other equipment used as
needed. · Ability to use a computer and related devices, such as a
keyboard or mouse or other related equipment, throughout the
workday while seated at a desk or workstation. · Ability to climb
ladders, bend or stand for long periods of time. · Ability to reach
above shoulders and lift to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100
pounds. GFLTalent Keywords: diesel technician, heavy vehicle
maintenance, preventative maintenance, brake system inspection,
diagnostic software, DOT inspection, commercial driver’s license,
ASE certification, vehicle safety inspection, hydraulic systems
Keywords: GFL Environmental, Midwest City , Diesel Technician - Shawnee, Engineering , Shawnee, Oklahoma
