Truck Washer

GFL Environmental; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

On-site Traverse City location

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental is looking for a Truck Washer in Traverse City to keep our fleet looking crisp and road-ready. You'll operate high-powered equipment, move trucks through the wash bay, and assist mechanics while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

This full-time, on-site position offers steady hours at 160 Hughes Drive, a hands-on team environment, and growth potential as a global leader in environmental services.

Qualifications

• License: Valid Driver’s License required to move trucks on site.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required).
• Experience: 1–3 months of related equipment/vehicle washing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-powered pressure washers to clean truck exteriors and equipment in the wash bay.
• Safely drive trucks to and from parking spots and the wash bay to keep the line moving.
• Assist around the shop, pick up parts for mechanics, and raise truck cabs/bodies when needed.
• Keep the wash bay clean, organized, and stocked.
• Maintain basic records of work performed and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Love keeping things clean, working with your hands, and getting up close with heavy equipment? GFL Environmental is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Truck Washer to join our team in beautiful Traverse City! In this role, you're the guardian of our fleet's image. You'll make sure our trucks look crisp, clean, and ready to hit the road safely every single day. If you enjoy an active, fast-paced day where you can see the direct results of your hard work, this is the perfect spot for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Operate high-powered pressure washers to clean truck exteriors and equipment in our dedicated wash bay area.
• Safely drive trucks to and from parking spots and the wash bay to keep the cleaning line moving smoothly.
• Pick up parts for our mechanics, assist around the shop area, and raise truck cabs/bodies when maintenance requires it.
• Keep the truck wash bay clean, organized, and stocked.
• Maintain basic records of work performed and follow all company policies and safety regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• License: Valid Driver’s License (required to move trucks on site).
• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required); 1–3 months of related equipment/vehicle washing experience is a plus!
• Mindset: Strong work ethic, reliable, and able to follow safety instructions with limited supervision.
• Physical Stamina: Comfortable standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and manually lifting up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Weather Ready: Ready to work in varied conditions (hot/cold weather, humid wash bay environments, and active shop areas).

Why Join GFL in Traverse City?

• Steady Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) regular schedule.
• Great Local Location: Work right here at 160 Hughes Drive in Traverse City!
• Hands-on Team Environment: Work alongside great mechanics, drivers, and operations personnel who value your contribution.
• Growth Potential: Get your foot in the door with a rapidly growing global leader in environmental services.

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.