Transfer Station Laborer

Assist in ensuring safe, timely and professional operation of the transfer station on a day-to-day basis. Assist in the direction of incoming trucks and vehicles to appropriate unloading areas.

Company Overview

At GFL Environmental, 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!

GFL Environmental is one of North America's leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job - it's an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking Transfer Station Laborer to join our team in Ocala, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness, helping operate on-site street sweepers, controlling litter, and executing general site maintenance to ensure safe and efficient daily operations.

Benefits & Perks

• 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Starting pay of $18+/hour based on experience
• 4 Medical Plan Options (including an HSA with employer contribution & match program)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring free counseling services
• Opportunities for internal growth and career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Site Clean-up & Litter Control: Perform general yard clean-up, paper pick-up, and litter control around the transfer station perimeter and operational areas.
• Equipment & Vehicle Operation: Assist in operating on-site equipment, including street sweepers, pickup trucks, water trucks, mowers, and trimming equipment.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform general office and yard maintenance, including painting, janitorial duties, mowing, and track cleaning on tracked equipment.
• Traffic Control: Direct customer and operational traffic at the site as needed to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company, federal, state, and local safety policies and procedures.
• Additional Duties: Fuel vehicles and equipment, assist team members, and complete other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Safety Compliance: Must meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.
• Skills:Ability to follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.Basic math, reading, writing, and communication skills.Practical common-sense reasoning to solve routine workplace problems.
• Physical Requirements:Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, climb, and balance in an outdoor environment up to 100% of the working shift.Ability to regularly lift/move up to 65 pounds independently and push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance.Good visual acuity (close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception).
• Working Conditions:Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).Comfortable working around moving mechanical parts, heavy motor vehicle traffic, and high-noise environments.

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.