Swamper
GFL Environmental is looking for Swampers to join our Residential Collection team in Coquitlam, British Columbia!
This role will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck. This is a heavily physical role and this is a spare/on-call position, with hours scheduled based on operational needs.
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.
Why Join TEAM GREEN:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental)
- Life insurance and retirement savings options
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Career advancement potential within a growing company
- Team-focused and supportive work environment
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.
• Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle.
• Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
• Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times.
• 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.
Requirements:
• 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.
• Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly
• 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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