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Utility Worker; 2nd Shift

Job in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listing for: GFL Environmental, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23419 - 24796 USD Yearly USD 23419.00 24796.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Utility Worker (2nd Shift)

Job Overview

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 yard clean‑up, fueling vehicles and equipment, general vehicle operation, general office maintenance and other related duties.

Pay: $17‑18/hour, depending on experience.
Shift: 2pm‑10:30pm (Monday‑Friday).

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 Aflac
  • 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
Key Responsibilities
  • Clean up work areas
  • Fuel vehicles and equipment
  • Clean tracks on track type and related equipment
  • Perform yard work, including mowing and paper pick‑up
  • Operate general site vehicles and equipment such as water trucks, pickup trucks, sweepers, mowers, trimming equipment, etc.
  • Work in accordance with Company and federal, state/provincial and local safety policies & procedures
  • Perform general office maintenance and repairs, including painting and janitorial work
  • Direct traffic at the site as necessary
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management
Requirements
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
  • Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and communicate with others.
  • Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
  • Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job.
  • Ability to apply common sense reasoning to solve general problems.
Physical/Mental Demands
  • 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.
  • Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.
Working Conditions
  • Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending on season), moving mechanical parts, vibrations, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
  • Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
  • Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
  • Occasionally work in high precarious places.
  • Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
  • Work environment is normally loud.
Equal Opportunity and Visa Information

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].

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.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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