Welder

GFL Environmental; Halifax (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge: 15 days PTO

Comprehensive Health Coverage

4 medical plan options including HSA

401(k) retirement plan with match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth and ongoing training

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder to join our team. You will perform welding, fabrication, cutting, grinding, and painting for solid waste handling equipment, helping maintain and customize our fleet to keep operations running smoothly.

You will work with a team to fabricate and repair equipment, prep surfaces for paint, manage logs and inventories, and uphold safety standards in a dynamic shop environment. CDL is preferred and physical tasks are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of welding/fabrication experience, or a formal certification in basic welding skills.
• Tools: Ability to provide basic personal hand tools and safety gear (e.g., welding helmet/shield, standard hand wrenches).
• Licensing: CDL preferred.
• Physical: Lift up to 25 lbs regularly, stand/kneel/bend for extended periods, work in shop conditions and varied weather.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Repair: Operate welding equipment to fabricate and repair equipment.
• Surface Prep & Paint: Prep repaired equipment for painting and apply finishes as needed.
• Maintenance & Inventory: Maintain service logs, monitor inventories, inspect hand tools.
• Shop & Equipment Care: Keep work area and vehicles clean, organized and safe.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with shop technicians and assist with repairs.
• Safety First: Adhere to regulations and participate in branch safety.

Skills

Welding experience

Fabrication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled, safety-focused Welder to join our team! In this role, you will safely perform metalworking activities—including layout, welding, cutting, fabricating, grinding, and painting for structural and non-structural applications. You’ll play a critical part in maintaining, repairing, and customizing our solid waste handling equipment and fleet, ensuring our operations run smoothly every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication & Repair: Operate specified welding equipment to fabricate and perform structural repairs on new and used solid waste handling equipment.
• Surface Prep & Paint: Prep repaired equipment for painting and apply finishes as needed.
• Maintenance & Inventory: Maintain accurate service logs, monitor supply inventories, and inspect assigned hand tools to ensure everything is in top working order.
• Shop & Equipment Care: Keep your work area, assigned shop space, and mobile service vehicles clean, organized, and safe.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with other shop technicians and assist with general repair duties when needed.
• Safety First: Adhere to all federal, state/provincial, and local regulations, participate in branch safety

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of welding/fabrication experience, or a formal certification in basic welding skills.
• Tools: Ability to provide basic personal hand tools and safety gear (e.g., welding helmet/shield, standard hand wrenches).
• Licensing: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly (and occasionally up to 100 lbs), stand/kneel/bend for extended periods, and work safely in shop conditions, tight spaces, or varied weather environments.

What We Offer (The Benefits)

• Time to Recharge: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you and your family covered.
• Healthcare Flexibility: 4 medical plan options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution & match program.
• Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan with a competitive employer match.
• Well-being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free counseling and personal support services.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, clear career progression pathways, and a supportive team culture.

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.

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.