Laborer, Industrial Services

GFL Industries; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO annually

Medical plan options incl. HSA with ER

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental is hiring for an industrial field labor role. This full-time position requires safely performing site preparation and cleanup tasks across various projects while following PPE and safety protocols.

The team, known as team green, focuses on sustainable solutions across multiple service lines. Responsibilities include hazard identification, PPE use, and adapting to varied environments and demanding physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience around heavy equipment preferred.
• Pre-employment drug and criminal background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare sites; may include power washing, hydro blasting, digging, sweeping, entering confined spaces, and removing hazardous waste materials after proper training.
• Identify hazards observed to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.
• Properly wear, use, and maintain PPE and respirator equipment on HAZWOPER sites; uniforms and PPE provided.
• Monitor job site for hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Diversity of projects may vary physical demands and environmental conditions.
• May work in extreme environments (heat, cold, heights, chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours).
• May be exposed to long periods of standing, walking, crouching, hand tools use, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned by site superintendent or management.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Experience

Safety Awareness

PPE Compliance

Hazard Identification

Job description

Responsible for safely and efficiently completing tasks and duties associated with industrial field labor. You must be able to work in compliance in the delivery of GFL's four (4) core service lines (Emergency Response, Industrial and Marine Services, Facility Decontamination, and Site Remediation). Compensation based upon experience. Full time permanent position with benefits.

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!

• 3 weeks PTO annually
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean and prepare sites and may include power washing/hydro blasting, digging, sweeping, entering confined spaces, and remove any hazardous waste materials after appropriate training.
• Identify any hazards as observed for safety of personnel and equipment.
• Requires the ability to properly wear, use, and maintain personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) on HAZWOPER sites. Uniforms and all PPE provided.
• Monitor job site for hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
• Due to the diversity of both scheduled and non-scheduled projects, physical demands, and environmental conditions vary significantly depending on the project.
• May work in environments that are extreme in nature like environmental conditions such as heat, cold, heights, hazardous chemicals, loud noises, dangerous equipment, long hours etc.
• May be exposed to varying levels of physical activities and physical extremes such as long periods of standing, walking, crouching, use of hand tools, and heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by site superintendent, or management.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working around heavy equipment preferred.
• Pre-employment drug and criminal background screening required.

Who we are:

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America; operating across Canada and the United States; offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and infrastructure development.

Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities, and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers' needs.

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.