Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Lead field crew, oversee project execution, ensure safety and customer relations.
2 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Frankfort, Illinois, United States
Onsite
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
site coordination
field supervision
equipment requests
contingency planning
health safety
customer relations
The On Site Leader is responsible for ensuring excellence in project execution while maintaining strong relationships with customers and contractors both in the office and in the field. This role must adapt to variable expectations and evolving duties as the business grows.
- Collaborate with Branch Manager and Estimator to oversee project execution
- Lead field crew, request equipment, and coordinate site activities
- Host and attend field meetings, including team tailgates and H&S meetings
- Develop cost‑effective contingency plans for changing project needs
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Supervise work, operate equipment, and secure resources as needed
- Assist other departments with project management, quality control, or audits
- Apply company policies, support vision and values, and promote a harassment‑free environment
Requirements
interpersonal skills
industrial maintenance
team coaching
cdl
first aid
software proficiency
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to multitask and prioritize
- Experience with industrial vacuum trucks, tank cleaning, or industrial maintenance preferred
- Coaching, mentoring, and high‑performance team development experience
- Possess a CDL, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel out of state
- Hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
- Comfortable using various software platforms and adapting to flexible schedules
Benefits
GFL Environmental, the only major diversified environmental services company in North America, offers a range of employee benefits including career advancement, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits plan with orthodontic and vision care, 401(k) matching, profit sharing, and paid time off. Employees, known as "Team Green," enjoy job stability and the opportunity to make a positive impact on communities.
The company emphasizes a supportive culture that values safety, sustainability, and personal growth. GFL is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides accommodations for applicants who need assistance during the hiring process.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
- Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
- Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
- Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
- Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
- Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
- Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
- Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
- The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
- Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
- Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
- Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
- Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
- Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
- Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)
- 2021 baseline: Scope 1 emissions 3.942 Mt CO₂e, Scope 2 emissions 0.033 Mt CO₂e
Inclusion & Diversity
2024
Employee Engagement Survey
Conducted the first company-wide employee engagement survey to understand workplace satisfaction and areas for improvement.
2024
Green Leaf Scholars Program
Launched a scholarship program for dependents of full-time employees to support educational opportunities.
Women in Waste
Inclusion Program
Implemented the Women in Waste program to enhance women's participation in waste management roles.
Multi-Year
DEI&B Roadmap
Committed to developing a comprehensive, long-term roadmap for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Implemented Women in Waste (WIW) program to increase women’s participation
- Launched Green Leaf Scholars Program in 2024 for dependents of full‑time employees
- Committed to building multi‑year DEI&B roadmap
- Goal to increase percentage of women across GFL (no specific percentage disclosed)