General Laborer

Job summary

Assist residential drivers with the manual collection of waste and recycling materials along assigned routes. Maintain yard facilities, perform equipment upkeep, and ensure operational organization and safety compliance.

Job details

Job Summary: At GFL, our Helpers and Laborers play a vital role in our daily operations—ensuring safe, efficient waste collection and maintaining clean, organized yard facilities. In this versatile role, you will work directly alongside our Residential Drivers to assist with curbside waste and recycling collection, while also supporting day-to-day yard maintenance, equipment upkeep, and operational organization. Why GFL: Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location. Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future. Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained equipment and industry-leading safety gear. Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network. Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives. Requirements: Physical Capability: Ability to perform heavy manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions (lifting, pushing, pulling, and continuous walking). Safety Commitment: Ability to successfully satisfy all company standards for safety-sensitive operational roles. Reliability: Strong attendance record and flexibility to support early morning start schedules and operational overtime when needed. Teamwork: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively alongside drivers, supervisors, and yard crew. Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; previous experience in manual labor, warehouse, landscaping, or waste management is an asset. Responsibilities: Curbside Collection: Assist Residential Drivers along assigned routes with manual loading of waste, recycling, and organic materials. System Operations: Skillfully operate hydraulic and compaction systems using proper techniques to prevent equipment damage. Vehicle & Driver Support: Act as a spotter to guide drivers during vehicle reversing, tight turns, and navigating congested route areas. Yard & Facility Housekeeping: Perform general yard cleanup, debris removal, sorting materials, and maintaining clean work zones. Equipment & Fleet Prep: Assist with daily vehicle washing, cab cleaning, and staging trucks or bins within the yard layout. Reporting & Maintenance: Promptly report any mechanical write-ups, route hazards, yard hazards, or safety incidents to management. Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to all traffic laws, municipal bylaws, company safety policies, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards. Team Collaboration: Work closely with Drivers, Helpers, and Terminal Supervisors to support smooth, efficient daily operations. Additional Duties: Perform other operational and facility duties as assigned by leadership. #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

What you’ll do

Assist residential drivers with the manual collection of waste and recycling materials along assigned routes. Maintain yard facilities, perform equipment upkeep, and ensure operational organization and safety compliance.

Requirements

Ability to perform heavy manual labor outdoors in all weather conditions, including lifting and walking. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Benefits

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Retirement savings • Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program • Employee assistance program • Employee discount programs

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manual labor
• Waste collection
• Recycling collection
• Equipment maintenance
• Yard maintenance
• Hydraulic system operation
• Compaction system operation
• Vehicle spotting
• Facility housekeeping
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Heavy lifting
• Route navigation
• Inventory Staging
• Management
• Housekeeping
• Regulatory Compliance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Warehousing
• Leadership
• Waste Management
• Landscaping
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Waste Collection
• Sorting

Job areas

• Logistics
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• General Laborer
• Warehouse Worker
• Freight Handlers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand