Scalehouse Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Medical plan options with HSA

Dental & Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Scalehouse Operator in Florida to weigh trucks accurately and serve as the face of the site for drivers and customers. You’ll be the central hub for permits, accounts, and daily site communications, helping keep operations running smoothly and safely.

You’ll join Team Green for a dependable, facility-focused role with benefits like PTO, health plans, dental/vision coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience; customer service a plus.
• Strong math skills and ability to interpret data/graphs.
• Proactive communicator in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Weighing trucks in and out with precision and great service to every driver.
• Issuing truck permits and setting up new accounts; ensuring billing data is accurate.
• Dispatching instructions to operators and managers to keep site running safely.
• Testing scales daily and supporting environmental compliance tasks.

Skills

Basic math

Data interpretation

Customer service

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for the scaling of all trucks that enter the landfill or transfer station while providing efficient, courteous customer service to GFL’s internal and external customers.

Scalehouse Operator | Join Team Green!

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? GFL Environmental is looking for a Scalehouse Operator to be the face of our facility. In this vital role, you aren’t just weighing trucks; you are the primary point of contact for our customers and the “air traffic controller” for our daily site operations. If you’re looking for a career that offers stability, great benefits, and a chance to make a tangible difference in your community, we want to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GFL, we invest in our people because we want you to grow for life. When you join Team Green, you’re joining a family that supports your health, your wealth, and your future:

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.

• Comprehensive Health: Choose from 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contributions and matching.

• Total Wellness: Full dental and vision coverage, plus an Employee Assistance Program providing free counseling services.

• Invest in Your Future: Secure your retirement with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match.

What You’ll Do

As a Scalehouse Operator, you are the heartbeat of the transfer station. Your day-to-day will involve:

• The Front Line: Weighing trucks in and out with precision and providing top-tier service to every driver who visits our site.

• Operational Support: Issuing truck permits, setting up new accounts, and ensuring all billing data is accurate and efficient.

• Coordination: Acting as a communication hub—dispatching instructions for special waste disposal to our operators and managers to keep the site running safely.

• Compliance & Safety: Testing scales daily for accuracy and managing environmental compliance tasks to keep our facility green and compliant.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

• Experience: 1–3 months of related experience; a background in customer service is a huge plus!

• Skills: Strong basic math skills (decimals, fractions, and percentages) and the ability to interpret data/graphs.

• Mindset: A proactive communicator who enjoys working in a dynamic, outdoor-influenced environment.

About GFL Environmental

GFL is one of North America’s leading waste management companies. We are proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working here is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, make new friends, and contribute to a sustainable future.

We 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [e-mail]

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.