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. Key Responsibilities: Pick up litter around the landfill Fuel vehicles and equipment. Clean tracks and related equipment on track-type machinery. Perform yard work, such as mowing and yard trimming. Perform snow removal, including shoveling and snowblowing. Operate general site vehicles and equipment, including water trucks, pickup trucks, mowers, and trimming equipment. Conduct general office maintenance and repairs. Direct traffic on-site when necessary. Perform other duties as required or requested by management. Adhere to company safety policies and federal, state, and local safety regulations. Requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Must meet safety-sensitive criteria in accordance with company standards. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and communicate effectively. Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision. Capable of operating necessary equipment for the job. Ability to solve common problems using common sense. Physical/Mental Demands: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor environment for 90% of the time. Frequent use of hands and fingers, climbing, and balancing. Must have good visual acuity (close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments). Ability to lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly and push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: Frequent exposure to loud noise, humidity, extreme weather (hot/cold), and hazardous conditions (e.g., moving mechanical parts, vibrations, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles). Work is primarily outdoors (up to 100% of the time). Occasional work at heights or in precarious places. Regular exposure to motor vehicle traffic conditions. Work environment is typically loud. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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 Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
