Transfer Station Laborer

GFL Environmental Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days PTO

Paid Holidays

Starting pay $18+/hour

4 Medical Plan Options

Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) with Employer Match

EAP with counseling

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Ocala, FL is seeking a dependable Transfer Station Laborer to support daily operations at the transfer station. The role focuses on keeping the facility clean, helping operate street sweepers, and directing traffic to ensure safe, efficient processing.

You will perform site maintenance, assist with equipment operation, and follow all safety policies. This entry-level position offers growth opportunities with a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Good math, reading, writing and communication skills.
• Practical common-sense reasoning to solve routine workplace problems.

Responsibilities

• Site Clean-up & Litter Control around the transfer station perimeter and operational areas.
• Operate on-site equipment such as street sweepers, pickup trucks and mowing equipment.
• Perform general office and yard maintenance and track cleaning on tracked equipment.
• Direct customer and operational traffic to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Fuel vehicles and equipment and assist team members as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Follow instructions

Reading

Writing

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Assist in ensuring safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer station on a day-to-day basis. Assist in the direction of incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.

Company Overview

At GFL Environmental, 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! 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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking Transfer Station Laborer to join our team in Ocala, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness, helping operate on-site street sweepers, controlling litter, and executing general site maintenance to ensure safe and efficient daily operations.

Benefits & Perks

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Starting pay of $18+/hour based on experience
• 4 Medical Plan Options (including an HSA with employer contribution & match program)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free counseling services
• Opportunities for internal growth and career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Site Clean-up & Litter Control: Perform general yard clean-up, paper pick-up, and litter control around the transfer station perimeter and operational areas.
• Equipment & Vehicle Operation: Assist in operating on-site equipment, including street sweepers, pickup trucks, water trucks, mowers, and trimming equipment.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform general office and yard maintenance, including painting, janitorial duties, mowing, and track cleaning on tracked equipment.
• Traffic Control: Direct customer and operational traffic at the site as needed to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company, federal, state, and local safety policies and procedures.
• Additional Duties: Fuel vehicles and equipment, assist team members, and complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Safety Compliance: Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Skills: Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision. Basic math, reading, writing, and communication skills. Practical common-sense reasoning to solve routine workplace problems.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, climb, and balance in an outdoor environment up to 100% of the working shift. Ability to regularly lift/move up to 65 pounds independently and push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Good visual acuity (close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception).
• Working Conditions: Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold). Comfortable working around moving mechanical parts, heavy motor vehicle traffic, and high-noise environments.

Working Conditions

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
• Comfortable working around moving mechanical parts, heavy motor vehicle traffic, and high-noise environments.

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.

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset - our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business - it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we're proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees' personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire - whether it's advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form "Team Green" - united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We're proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It's an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we're doing today, we've got our sights set on the big picture - not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations - Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services - Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.