Residential Waste Helper

Overview

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

$18/hour starting rate with weekly overtime.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, start at 5 a.m. until finish.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or curbside.
• Load solid waste into the rear or side of the waste collection vehicle.
• Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in the collection truck.
• Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing backing and close‑space maneuvering.
• Operate equipment on the truck to compact trash/materials.
• Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving the branch (e.g., broom, shovel).
• Report all customer‑related problems to the driver immediately.
• Identify, tag, and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove them from the waste cart or can.
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of duties.
• Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies and maintain predetermined route quality standards.
• Ensure required personal protective equipment is worn at all times (gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.).
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times while interacting with customers or the public.
• Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
• Assist with sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll‑off containers, and operation of cardboard compactor.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety‑sensitive functions according to company standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
• Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform the job.

Physical/Mental Demands

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

Working Conditions

• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rain/storms, extreme hot and cold weather, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time, on a route away from the branch location continuously throughout the day.
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.
• Constant exposure to motor vehicle traffic conditions.
• Work environment is normally loud.