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About GFL Environmental Inc.

At GFL, our mission is to invest in our people and provide lifelong growth opportunities. Our employees, known as Team Green, are united by a shared purpose: delivering sustainable solutions to help our customers and communities be GREEN FOR LIFE! GFL Environmental is a leading waste management company in North America, dedicated to making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through exceptional service. Working at GFL is more than just a job; it's a chance to advance your career, build friendships, and make a positive impact daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste and recyclable materials from customer locations and curbsides.
• Load collected materials into the waste collection vehicle.
• Sort recyclables and deposit them into the appropriate compartments of the collection truck.
• Assist the driver with the safe operation of the vehicle, providing guidance during backing and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Operate vehicle equipment to compact trash and materials.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of the waste collection vehicle to ensure all necessary equipment (e.g., broom, shovel) is present.
• Immediately report any customer-related issues to the driver.
• Identify, tag, and remove prohibited waste items from waste carts or cans, notifying the driver.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and equipment checks during all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local, and company safety and vehicle operation regulations.
• Collaborate with supervisors to enhance routing efficiency.
• Maintain established route quality standards.
• Consistently wear all required personal protective equipment, including gloves, reflective vests, safety glasses, and work boots.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, manner, and appearance when interacting with customers or the public while in uniform.
• Assist the driver in maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
• Provide support as needed in sorting, cleaning carts, warehouse upkeep, stacking pallets/gaylords, placing cans in roll-off containers, and operating the cardboard compactor.
• Participate in safety and branch meetings.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory.
• One to three months of relevant experience or training is desirable but not required.
• A valid driver's license is preferred but not required.
• Must meet the company's criteria for safety-sensitive functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively with others.
• Ability to follow directions and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Capability to operate all necessary job-related equipment.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in an outdoor environment for approximately 90% of the time.
• Must be able to utilize hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
• Visual requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capacity to manually lift or move up to 65 pounds regularly.
• Ability to manually push or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to loud noise, humidity, and varying weather conditions (rain, extreme heat, and cold).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work is performed outdoors up to 100% of the time.
• Continuous work on routes away from the branch location throughout the day.
• Occasional work in high or precarious places.
• Constant work in motor vehicle traffic conditions.
• The work environment is typically loud.

Additional Information

• 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.