Welder

GFL Environmental Inc.; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator to join the shop team. You will fabricate, repair, and maintain waste compactors, dumpsters, and fleet vehicles, ensuring safety and quality.

A strong work ethic and hands-on metalworking skills are essential, with overtime opportunities and comprehensive benefits. The role offers consistent Monday–Friday shifts, with approximately 50 hours per week, and starting pay around $25 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands-on welding, fabrication or metal repair (heavy equipment or waste management gear a plus).
• Proficiency in MIG/Stick welding, torch cutting, plasma cutting, and metal prep/grinding techniques.
• Certifications: Basic welding certification preferred; strong practical experience considered.
• Driver's license: CDL or standard driver's license preferred.
• Tools: Possess basic personal hand tools and PPE (helmet/shield, wrenches).

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Repair: weld, cut, lay out, fabricate, grind, and paint on compactors, dumpsters, roll-off containers, and fleet vehicles.
• Equipment Maintenance: inspect and repair equipment; prep surfaces and structural components.
• Safety & Quality: ensure repairs meet safety standards and regulations.
• Shop Support: keep workspace clean and organized; manage basic shop supplies and report tool needs.
• Documentation: maintain accurate daily service and work orders.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Metal repair

MIG welding

Stick welding

Torch cutting

Plasma cutting

Grinding

Metal prep

Education

Basic welding certification

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

Torch cutting

Plasma cutting

Grinding

Job description

About the Role

Safely perform metal working activities including but not limited to job lay out, welding, cutting, fabricating, grinding and painting in structural and nonstructural applications. We are seeking a skilled and dependable Welder / Fabricator to join our shop team. In this role, you will play a key part in keeping our fleet and waste management equipment operating safely and efficiently. You will focus primarily on fabricating, repairing, and maintaining waste compactors, container dumpsters, and fleet vehicles. If you are a self‑motivated professional with strong metalworking skills, a great work ethic, and a dedication to quality workmanship, we want to hear from you!

What We Offer (Our Investment in You!)

We believe that taking care of our team is the foundation of our growth. To support you and your family, we offer:

• Consistent Overtime: Steady year‑round work with an average 50-hour workweek to maximize your earnings.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (~50 hours/week)
• Comp rate: Starting at $25/hour + based on experience with OT after 40 hours.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and spend time with family.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you healthy.
• Flexible Medical Plans: 4 Medical Plan Options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) featuring an employer contribution and match program.
• Financial Security: 401(k) Plan with an employer match to help you build secure long‑term wealth.
• Paid Holidays: Paid holidays so you can celebrate what matters.
• Support Services: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free, confidential counseling services for you and your household.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Repair: Perform welding, cutting, lay out, fabrication, grinding, and painting on compactors, dumpsters, roll‑off containers, and fleet vehicles.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect equipment and structures to identify necessary repairs or modifications; prep surfaces and repair structural and non‑structural components.
• Safety & Quality: Ensure all repairs meet company quality and safety standards while conforming to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Shop Support: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace in the shop and on job sites; manage basic shop supplies and report tool/equipment maintenance needs to leadership.
• Documentation: Keep accurate daily service and work order records.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience in welding, steel fabrication, or metal repair (heavy equipment or waste management equipment experience is a plus).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MIG/Stick welding, torch cutting, plasma cutting, and metal prep/grinding techniques.
• Certifications: Basic welding certification is preferred, but strong practical experience will be heavily considered.
• Driver's License: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or standard driver's license preferred.
• Tools: Must possess basic personal hand tools and personal protective equipment (e.g., welding helmet/shield, standard hand wrenches).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, lift/move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs regularly, occasionally more), and work comfortably in shop environments.

#GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity & Eligibility

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.

Current GFL Employees

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Company Culture & Vision

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.