Operator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
A General Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, materials recycling facility (MRF) or landfill. Responsibilities may include such things as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties.
Key Responsibilities
Clean up work areas Fuel vehicles and equipment Clean tracks on track type and related equipment Perform yard work, including mowing and paper pick up Operate general site vehicles and equipment, such as water trucks, pickup trucks, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment, etc. Work in accordance with Company and federal, state/provincial and local safety policies & procedures Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work Direct traffic at the site as necessary Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required. Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and communicate with others. Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve general problems
Physical/Mental Demands
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time. Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance. Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee
Working Conditions
Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather
conditions (depending upon season), moving mechanical parts, vibrations, toxic and caustic
chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time. Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day. Occasionally work in high precarious places Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly. Work environment is normally loud
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
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