Equipment Welder

About the role

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day. At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as Team Green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Welder / Fabricator to join our shop. In this role, you will be crucial in keeping our fleet and equipment operational, safe, and ready for service. You’ll perform heavy-duty welding, structural repairs, and custom fabrication on solid waste equipment and vehicles year-round.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Repair & Maintenance: Perform high-quality structural welding and repairs on waste handling equipment, including compactors, roll-off containers, and dumpsters.
• Vehicle Fabrication: Execute custom fabrication and body repairs on heavy trucks and fleet vehicles.
• Layout & Prep: Safely perform metal cutting, torching, grinding, fitting, and surface preparation for painting.
• Safety & Standards: Inspect hand tools, maintain shop safety standards, and keep a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of welding and metal fabrication experience (waste industry or heavy equipment experience is a plus).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MIG, Stick, and torching/cutting processes. Certification in basic welding skills preferred.
• Equipment Knowledge: Ability to safely operate shop equipment, grinders, and welding tools. Must supply basic personal tools (welding helmet, basic hand wrenches, etc.).
• Reliability: Strong work ethic, dedication to safety, and ability to meet physical demands (lifting up to 50+ lbs, standing, bending, and stooping).
• License: Valid driver's license required (CDL is a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $25.00 – $30.00/hr, depending on experience.
• Consistent Hours: Year-round stability, set daytime schedule (Mon–Fri, 7am–5pm), and weekly overtime opportunities.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 4 medical plan options—including an HSA with employer contribution & match program—plus dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling and support services.
• Career Growth: Long-term training and advancement opportunities