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General Laborer

$45,760

Clinton, IllinoisFull-timePosted Oct 28, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

A General Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, materials recycling facility (MRF) or landfill.

Responsibilities

may include such things as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties. Pay: $22/hour Benefits:

  • 15 days of paid time off
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
  • Health Savings Account with employer match option
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
  • Supplemental health plans through Unum
  • Employer paid basic life insurance
  • Employee paid short-term disability option
  • Employer-paid long-term disability
  • Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
  • 7 paid holidays annually A General Laborer is responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor duties at a hauling company, transfer station, materials recycling facility (MRF) or landfill.

Responsibilities

may include such things as yard clean-up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties.

Key Responsibilities

Site Maintenance & Operations Clean up work areas and perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work. Perform yard work, such as mowing and paper pick-up. Direct site traffic as necessary. Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance Fuel vehicles and equipment. Clean tracks on track-type and related equipment.

Operate general site vehicles and equipment (e.g., water trucks, pickup trucks, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment). Safety & Compliance Work in accordance with company, federal, state/provincial, and local safety policies and procedures. Job Requirements & Qualifications: Education & Experience High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.

Key Skills & Abilities Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and communicate effectively with others. Ability to follow instructions and work under limited supervision. Ability to operate necessary site equipment. Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve everyday problems. Safety Criteria Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety-sensitive functions according to company standards.

Physical Demands & Environmental Factors: Physical Requirements Stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, climb, balance, crawl, kneel, and use hands/fingers in an outdoor environment (90% to 100% of the time). Manually lift or move up to 65 pounds regularly. Manually push or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Visual capabilities: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Working Conditions Continuous exposure to outdoor weather conditions (hot/cold, rain, humidity). Work around loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles. Occasional work in high, precarious places. 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.

Description copied from GFL Environmental's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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