Helper
Gfl Environmental Inc.
Collect waste, assist driver, sort recyclables, maintain safety on routes.
1 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Columbia, SC
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
load waste
vehicle operation
equipment inspection
route management
safety compliance
customer reporting
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in collection truck if applicable.
- Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving branch (i.e., broom, shovel, etc.).
- Assist when necessary in sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll-off container, operation of cardboard compactor.
- Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
- Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
- Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
- Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
- Maintain predetermined route quality standards.
- Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
- Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
- Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
- 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.
- Occasionally work in high precarious places
- Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
- Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
- Report all customer related problems to driver immediately
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
What you bring
high school
driver's license
physical fitness
outdoor work
safety sensitive
equipment operation
- One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
- Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
- 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.)
- Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
- Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee
- Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
- Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job
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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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