General Labourer - Maintenance

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ayr; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Orthodontics coverage

Vision coverage

Competitive benefits

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a hardworking General Laborer to join our team. The role involves safely performing a variety of physical tasks to support daily operations, including site maintenance, equipment support, and assisting skilled trades or operators as needed.

Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness on site, supporting tractor-trailers, operating general site vehicles, and complying with safety policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs regularly.
• Ability to push or move up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and standing for long periods.
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Site Maintenance: maintain a clean and organized work environment by removing debris, sweeping, pressure washing.
• Equipment Support: perform basic cleaning and preventative maintenance on tractor-trailers.
• Operational Support: operate general site vehicles such as pickup trucks.
• Safety Compliance: work in strict accordance with company safety policies and provincial/federal health and safety regulations.
• Facility Upkeep: perform minor repairs and general maintenance, including painting, janitorial tasks, and basic office repairs.
• Material Handling: load, unload, and move materials manually or with the assistance of basic tools.
• Team Assistance: cross-train to assist with parts and service coverage.
• Provide general support to senior staff and perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure project deadlines are met.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reliability

Communication

Tools

Skid steer

Basic tools

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a hardworking and reliable General Laborer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely and efficiently performing a variety of physical tasks to support daily operations. Responsibilities include site maintenance, equipment support, and assisting skilled trades or operators as needed.

Job Description 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! We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth! We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation! GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized work environment by removing debris, sweeping, pressure washing.
• Equipment Support: Perform basic cleaning and preventative maintenance on tractor-trailers.
• Operational Support: Operate general site vehicles such as pickup trucks.
• Safety Compliance: Work in strict accordance with company safety policies and provincial/federal health and safety regulations.
• Facility Upkeep: Perform minor repairs and general maintenance, including painting, janitorial tasks, and basic office repairs.
• Material Handling: Load, unload, and move materials manually or with the assistance of basic tools.
• Team Assistance: Cross-train to assist with parts and service coverage.
• Provide general support to senior staff and perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure project deadlines are met.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Technical Skills: Experience operating a skid steer or similar small machinery is considered a strong asset.
• Problem Solving: Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out instructions and solve practical problems.
• Physical Stamina: * Ability to manually lift and move up to 65 lbs regularly. Ability to push or move up to 100 lbs with assistance. Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and standing for long periods.
• Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Communication: Ability to follow verbal and written instructions clearly.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive team environment where hard work is recognized and there are opportunities for professional growth. We provide a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and retirement savings options. Join a team that values safety, sustainability, and community impact. #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest.

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.

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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.