Laborer, Industrial Services

About the role

Responsible for safely and efficiently completing tasks and duties associated with industrial field labor. You must be able to work in compliance in the delivery of GFL’s four core service lines: Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services, Facility Decontamination, and Site Remediation.

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!

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare sites, which may include power washing/hydro blasting, digging, sweeping, entering confined spaces, and removing hazardous waste materials after appropriate training.
• Identify any hazards as observed for the safety of personnel and equipment.
• Properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) on HAZWOPER sites. Uniforms and all PPE provided.
• Monitor job site for hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Work in diverse environments that may include extreme conditions such as heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, and long hours.
• May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and extremes, including long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hand tools, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by site superintendent or management.

Requirements

• Previous experience working around heavy equipment preferred.
• Pre-employment drug and criminal background screening required.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO annually.
• 4 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.

About the company

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America, operating across Canada and the United States. We offer services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we provide a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, delivering a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs.