General Laborer

A General Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, materials recycling facility (MRF) or landfill.

Responsibilities may include such things as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties.

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!

• 15 days of paid time off upon hire.
• 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.

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.

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 :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Previous experience working outdoors, warehouse, or similar environment.
• Must be able to meet criteria for safety sensitive functions according to 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; low / high temperatures, wet and / or high humidity or sudden temperature changes.
• Exposure to outdoor elements, unpleasant odors, small space such as equipment cabs, exposure to fumes, dust, or uneven ground.
30+ days ago