Beltpress Operator
Gfl Environmental Inc.
Operate and maintain mobile belt press equipment for waste treatment.
6 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Field
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
What you would be doing
pump operation
belt press
truck operation
polymer mixing
equipment setup
production log
- Operate additional pumps and ancillary equipment on site.
- Abide by regulatory compliance and safety guidelines.
- Maintain clean equipment and work area including shoveling and hosing.
- General maintenance and operation of a mobile belt press focusing on both quality and quantity of production.
- Work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends as projects demand.
- Operate a tractor-trailer truck on site (non-highway) to stage trailers for loading.
- Maintain daily production log.
- Make down polymer solution for dewatering process.
- Set up and tear down equipment at customers’ treatment facilities.
What you bring
driver's license
high school
operator license
equipment operation
tool knowledge
heavy lifting
- Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Exposure to outdoor elements, unpleasant odors, small space such as vehicle/equipment cabs, exposure to fumes, dust, or uneven ground.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
- Ability to manually push/move up to 50 pounds with assistance from another employee.
- Valid state issued driver’s license.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to accurately complete daily assignments.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Willing and able to obtain a Class D Wastewater Operator’s license.
- Ability to work in accordance with Company safety policies & procedures, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.
- Ability to travel as work demands.
- Ability to judge the distance between equipment and an object.
- Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform job.
- Basic mathematical skills and tool knowledge.
- Ability to manually lift/move up to 25 pounds regularly.
- 15 days of paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.
- 401(k) with an employer match.
- 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage.
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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.
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
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
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)
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