Yard Attendant - Part-Time

GFL Environmental; Victoria; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Vision and Dental)

Retirement savings options

Learning & growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a part-time Yard Attendant to join our Victoria, BC team with a Saturday shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role involves general labor at a transfer station, MRF or landfill, including yard clean-up and directing customers.

You will work in a safety-conscious environment and support customers as needed. Successful candidates will be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift in outdoor conditions and follow all safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve general problems.

Responsibilities

• Clean up work areas.
• Work in accordance with Company and federal, state/provincial and local safety policies & procedures.
• Direct traffic at the site as necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Skills

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Part-Time Yard Attendant to join our Victoria, BC team with a one day a week schedule on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Yard Attendant is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a transfer station, materials recycling facility (MRF) or landfill. Responsibilities may include such things as yard clean-up, directing customers and helping customers

Why Join TEAM GREEN?

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Great learning & growth opportunities
• Excellent Work life balance

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean up work areas.
• Work in accordance with Company and federal, state/provincial and local safety policies & procedures.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
• 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.
• 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.

About GFL

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. #GFLTalent 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 [e-mail] 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.

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.