General Laborer

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

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Competitive health plans

Health Savings Account with employer 4

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans through Unum

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term disability option

Long-term disability

Mental health support via EAP

7 paid holidays

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a general labor/maintenance worker in Clinton, Illinois. The role involves cleaning work areas, fueling vehicles, operating site equipment, and performing yard work while adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include directing traffic, basic office maintenance, and completing other duties as assigned by management. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with the ability to meet safety criteria for sensitive functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and communicate with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to operate required equipment to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Clean up work areas.
• Fuel vehicles and equipment.
• Clean tracks on track type and related equipment.
• Perform yard work, including mowing and paper pickup.
• Operate site vehicles and equipment (water trucks, sweepers, mowers, etc.).
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Perform general office maintenance and repairs.
• Direct traffic at the site as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Reading and writing

Math skills

Communication

Equipment operation

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay

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