Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Operate field equipment and support environmental cleanup and safety projects.
7 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Byron Center, MI
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
physical labor
equipment operation
safety management
hazardous cleanup
customer service
truck assistance
Performing physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, under direction of crew leads
Operate various pieces of equipment in the field and at our shop including but not limited to; pressure washers and jetters
Ensure the health and safety of the crew, customer, and site by adhering to safety policies and procedures by identifying, communicating, and mitigating hazards
Support various environmental projects such as:
Hazardous materials clean up Manifesting and labeling of containerized waste
Provide above excellent customer service when dealing with clients and co-workers
Assist vacuum truck operators with hose
Requirements
osha hazwoper
background check
english
driver's license
weather
Working in a variety of weather conditions
Pass pre-employment criminal background screening and drug test
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER or ability to obtain
Ability to speak, read, and write English sufficiently
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Benefits
Trailer jetter operation
Overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
Full-time position with room for advancement
Flexibility to changes in work schedule and availability for on-call
Power washing
Located in Byron Center, MI, no remote work available
Confined Space Entry
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pass pre-employment criminal background screening and drug test
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)