General Laborer

GFL Environmental Inc.; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

HSA with employer match

Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability (employee paid)

Long-term disability (employer paid)

Mental health support (EAP)

7 paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a General Laborer in Clinton, IL to safely perform general labor duties at hauling sites, transfer stations, and landfills. Pay is $22/hour with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health/vision/dental, HSA, parental leave, 401(k), and more.

The role requires basic reading/writing, math, and the ability to operate site equipment while following safety policies. Physical demands include outdoor work and lifting up to 65 pounds.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Good communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment as needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Clean up work areas
• Fuel vehicles and equipment
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment
• Perform yard work and related duties
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Perform office maintenance and repairs as needed
• Direct traffic at the site when required
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Pay: $22/hour

Benefits:

• 15 days of paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Employee paid short-term disability option
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
• 7 paid holidays annually

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

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.