Residential Waste Helper

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime weekly

Medical plans

401(k) with employer match

Dental/vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution & match

Paid holidays

EAP with counseling

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a helper to join its waste collection team. You will collect solid waste and recyclables from customers, load and sort materials, and assist the driver with safe operations on route. The role requires basic physical ability and adherence to safety protocols.

Starting pay is $18/hour with weekly overtime. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, an HSA with employer contribution and match, a 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and an EAP with counseling services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is desired but not required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training desired but not required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required.
• Must meet safety-sensitive criteria according to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste/recyclables from customer premises or curbside.
• Load solid waste into rear or side of collection vehicle.
• Sort recyclables and deposit materials into appropriate compartments.
• Assist driver in backing up and maneuvering in close spaces.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials.
• Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment before leaving branch.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication

Follow instructions

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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!

• 15 days of paid time off
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 5a start until finish.
• Pay: $18/hour starting rate with weekly OT.
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Overview

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first‑class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
• Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
• Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in collection truck if applicable.
• Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle.
• Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving branch (i.e., broom, shovel, etc.).
• Report all customer related problems to driver immediately
• Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
• Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
• Maintain predetermined route quality standards.
• Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
• Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
• Assist when necessary in sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll-off container, operation of cardboard compactor.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred, 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, and communicate with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision
• Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job

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

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Job ID

R39535

Job Profile

Helper

Job Country

United States