Swamper

GFL Environmental is looking for Swampers to join our team in Abbotsford, British Columbia!

The Swamper will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck.

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

Together, our employees are known as “Team Green”— a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life!

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.

What’s in it for you:

Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including:

• Extended Health, Dental and Vision
• Retirement savings options for future financial security
• Paid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
  
  

Requirements:

• 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 driver’s license preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
• Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee
  
  

Other advantages to working at GFL:

• A network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Increased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project
  
  

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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 [email protected]