Competitive hourly wage
100% company-paid benefits (no out-of-pocket premiums)
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
RRSP matching program
Boot and prescription safety glasses allowance
Uniforms provided
Fair vacation practices
Career development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Collection & Loading: Collect solid waste, organic, and recyclable materials from customer premises or curbside; load materials into the rear/side compartments of the vehicle.
Equipment Operation: Safely operate hydraulic compaction equipment and mechanism controls on the truck.
Route Efficiency: Work with the driver and route supervisor to follow predetermined route standards and suggest efficiency improvements.
Sorting & Material Handling: Sort materials into designated compartments as required; assist with sorting, cleaning carts, managing pallets/containers, and operating warehouse compactors as needed.
Driver Assistance: Direct the driver during backing maneuvers and tight-space navigation to ensure safe vehicle operation.
Pre-Route Audits: Verify the truck is equipped with necessary tools (e.g., broom, shovel, spill kits) prior to departing the branch.
Vehicle Maintenance: Assist the driver in keeping the interior cab and exterior of the vehicle clean and well-maintained.
Safety Protocols: Strictly follow all personal, vehicle, and equipment safety checks. Comply with federal, state/provincial, local, and company safety rules.
PPE Adherence: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times (e.g., high-visibility safety vest, work boots, safety glasses, gloves).
Prohibited Items: Identify and tag prohibited waste items, notify the driver/supervisor, and remove non-compliant items from carts or cans.
Meetings & Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in mandatory branch and safety meetings.
Professional Representation: Maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude when interacting with customers and the public.
Issue Reporting: Immediately report customer concerns, damaged equipment, or route obstacles to the driver or supervisor.
General Support: Perform other operational duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Experience: 1–3 months of related experience (labor, route assistance, or waste management) preferred, but not required.
Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license is a plus, but not required.
Safety Compliance: Must meet all company criteria for performing safety-sensitive functions, including passing applicable background/drug screenings.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and the public.
Ability to understand and execute instructions with limited supervision.
Capability to learn and safely operate truck mechanisms and route tools.
Physical Activity: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and balancing throughout the shift.
Manual Lifting: Ability to manually lift and carry up to 65 lbs regularly.
Team Lifting: Ability to push, pull, or move up to 100 lbs with assistance.
Vision Capabilities: Must have good depth perception, peripheral vision, close/distance vision, and color recognition.
Outdoor Exposure: Work in an outdoor field environment up to 100% of the shift, exposed to varying weather conditions (rain, extreme heat, cold, high humidity).
Safety Hazards: Continuous work in motor vehicle traffic conditions, around moving mechanical parts, loud noises, dust, fumes, and potential toxic/caustic materials.
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GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
