Labourer

GFL Environmental Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for various essential tasks, including yard clean-up, fueling vehicles, and operating site equipment. You'll work outdoors, ensuring a safe and clean environment while adhering to safety policies. This position offers the chance to contribute to a vital service in your community, providing an opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic work setting. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a hands-on position, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate equipment necessary for job duties.
• Must meet safety criteria for sensitive functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform yard work and clean work areas.
• Operate vehicles and equipment safely.
• Maintain general office and site cleanliness.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Mathematical Calculations

Problem Solving

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

General Site Vehicles

Trimming Equipment

Sweepers

Mowers

Water Trucks

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:

1. Clean up work areas
2. Fuel vehicles and equipment
3. Clean tracks on track type and related equipment
4. Perform yard work, including mowing and paper pick up
5. Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as water trucks, pickup trucks, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment, etc.
6. Work in accordance with Company and federal, state/provincial and local safety policies & procedures
7. Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work
8. Direct traffic at the site as necessary
9. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
2. Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and communicate with others.
2. Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision
3. Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job
4. Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve general problems

Physical/Mental Demands:

1. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
2. Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
3. Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
4. Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly
5. Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee

Working Conditions:

1. 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
2. Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
3. Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
4. Occasionally work in high precarious places
5. Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
6. Work environment is normally loud