General Laborer

GFL Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Industries in Houston, TX is seeking a General Laborer to safely perform general labor duties at hauling sites, transfer stations, or recycling facilities. The role emphasizes physical stamina and adherence to safety policies.

You will clean work areas, fuel vehicles, operate basic site equipment, and assist with yard maintenance while following directions from management and maintaining a clean, efficient worksite.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, perform basic math and communicate with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve general problems.

Responsibilities

• Clean up work areas.
• Fuel vehicles and equipment.
• Clean tracks on site equipment.
• Perform yard work including mowing and paper pickup.
• Operate general site vehicles and equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Perform office maintenance and janitorial tasks.
• Direct traffic at the site as necessary.
• Perform other duties requested by management.

Skills

Read, write, basic math

Communication

Follow instructions

Operate equipment

Safety awareness

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.

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 on 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

#GFLTalentWe 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.

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.