General Labourer

GFL Environmental Inc.

Centre Burlington

On-site

CAD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage
100% company-paid benefits (no out-ofp
Employee & Family Assistance Program (
RRSP matching program
Uniforms provided
Fair vacation practices
Career development opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a versatile site operator/yard worker to join our team in Nova Scotia. You will clean work areas, fuel vehicles, perform yard tasks, and operate a range of site vehicles and equipment in a safety-conscious environment.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow directions, and a commitment to maintaining clean, organized workspaces while adhering to company policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

  • Reading, writing and basic math skills are required.
  • Ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
  • Ability to operate equipment as needed.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

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.
  • Work in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
  • Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work.
  • Direct traffic at the site as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Reading & Writing
Basic Math
Communication
Follow Instructions
Physical Stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment operation

Job description

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.
  • Work in accordance with Company and federal, state/provincial and local safety policies & procedures
  • Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work
  • Direct traffic at the site as necessary
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, 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, perform basic mathematical calculations and communicate with others.
  • Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision
  • Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job
  • Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve general problems
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:
  • Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather
  • conditions (depending upon season), moving mechanical parts, vibrations, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
  • Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
  • Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
  • Occasionally work in high precarious places
  • Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
  • Work environment is normally loud
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly wage
  • 100% company-paid benefits (no out-of-pocket premiums)
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • RRSP matching program
  • Uniforms provided
  • Fair vacation practices
  • Career development opportunities

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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

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.

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