Industrial Services Laborer - Dredging and Dewatering

GFL Environmental Inc. • Orange City, FL

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About The Position

Job Summary: The primary functions of the laborer position include but are not limited to, the setup of all dredging and dewatering equipment on site, the maintenance and support of that equipment and the project while in operation, and the demobilization of the on-site equipment once the project is complete. Must be able to work out of town for 21+ days at a time, including nights, weekends, and some holidays are possible. 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! 3 weeks of paid time off annually 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with an employer match Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

Requirements

• Must have some experience and/or a background in working outside in an upland or marine construction style environment. (Mining, dredging, drilling, earthworks/excavation, land clearing, offshore, under or above ground utility, heavy civil, etc.).
• Must be able to work in extreme heat, extreme cold, and on the water. Job sites range from very remote to industrial plant environments.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Must be able to complete tasks with minimum supervision.
• This is a 100% traveling position so must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to work out of town for 21+ days at a time, including nights, weekends, and some holidays are possible.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment Operating Experience a plus.
• Mechanical knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of operating a small boat a plus.
• Dredging and dewatering knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• During the mobilization process, the laborer will assist in offloading the dredge, the slurry pipe, dewatering equipment, and any other support equipment necessary for the mobilization of the job.
• Assist in setting the dredge into the water, cabling and assembling the machine, and fusing or bolting together the pipeline.
• Assist in setting up the dewatering equipment and/or Geo-tube placement, depending on the configuration of the job site and dewatering process.
• Assist in the dredging operations which include moving the dredge, checking and adding polymer as needed to the chemical injection system, taking periodic samples of the slurry, assisting in fueling, greasing, and checking all of the mechanical equipment, working the geotubes to make sure that they are dewatering properly, and any other job site tasks that are requested.
• Assist the dredge operator in cleaning the cutter head, bunkering fuel, and preventive or corrective maintenance to the dredge.
• While all operations are ongoing, laborers will have the capabilities to learn other positions such as dredge operator or equipment operator to improve their skills which will lead to promotions in positions.
• Once dredging operations are complete, the laborers will assist in cleaning all equipment, disassembling all equipment, loading all equipment, and doing final clean ups to restore the customer site.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid time off annually
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees