General Laborer - Landfill

Overview

GFL Environmental is a leading waste management company dedicated to providing sustainable solutions to communities. Working here offers growth opportunities, a supportive team environment, and a chance to make a positive impact every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean up work areas.
• Fuel vehicles and equipment.
• Clean tracks on track type and related equipment.
• Perform yard work, including mowing and paper pick up.
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as water trucks, pickup trucks, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment, etc.
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work.
• Direct traffic at the site as necessary.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience working outdoors, in a warehouse, or similar environment is beneficial.
• Must meet criteria for safety-sensitive functions as per company standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
• Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to accurately complete daily assignments.
• Ability to work in accordance with company safety policies & procedures, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
• Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly.
• Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.

Working Conditions

• Outdoors in varying adverse weather conditions, including low/high temperatures, wet and/or high humidity, or sudden temperature changes.
• Exposure to outdoor elements, unpleasant odors, small spaces such as equipment cabs, exposure to fumes, dust, or uneven ground.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off.
• Medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.