Truck Helper / Laborer

GFL Environmental is looking for Truck Helpers / Laborers to join our growing team out of our Espanola and Blind River, ON sites operations. The Helper will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck.

If you obtain a valid DZ driver license during your tenure with GFL, you will be eligible to work as a Residential Driver. Requires G License.

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life!

Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage 
With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth!
We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project
We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
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Key Responsibilities:

Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in collection truck if applicable.
Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
Maintain predetermined route quality standards.
Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
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.)
Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
Assist when necessary in sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll-off container, operation of cardboard compactor.
 

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
Valid G driver’s license required.
Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
 

GFL Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
RRSP Matching
Allowance
Overtime