What are the responsibilities and job description for the Helper position at GFL - Sewer Technologies Division?
At GFL 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!
Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
At GFL 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!
Working Conditions:
Job ID:
R36267
Job Profile:
Helper
Job Country:
United States
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!
- 15 days of paid time off
- 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with an employer match
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
- Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
- Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in collection truck if applicable.
- Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
- Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle.
- Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving branch (i.e., broom, shovel, etc.).
- Report all customer related problems to driver immediately
- Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
- Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
- Maintain predetermined route quality standards.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
- Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
- Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
- Assist when necessary in sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll-off container, operation of cardboard compactor.
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
- One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
- Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
- Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision
- Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job
- 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
- 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
At GFL 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!
- 15 days of paid time off
- 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with an employer match
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
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
Job ID:
R36267
Job Profile:
Helper
Job Country:
United States