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Clean Harbors

Environmental General Laborer

Buffalo, IA · On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

Clean Harbors in Davenport, IA is seeking an Environmental General Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated ...

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Do workers at GFL Environmental get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
63% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Does GFL Environmental pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
52% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

At GFL Environmental, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
94% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Is the health insurance from GFL Environmental affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get paid time off at GFL Environmental?

Most people get paid time off work.
96% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 88% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers at GFL Environmental worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
41% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do GFL Environmental workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
65% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for GFL Environmental workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at GFL Environmental?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
72% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do GFL Environmental managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at GFL Environmental spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
23% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at GFL Environmental?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Is working at GFL Environmental good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
48% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at GFL Environmental feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at GFL Environmental get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Is it stressful to work at GFL Environmental?

Most people feel stressed here.
72% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at GFL Environmental enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at GFL Environmental recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at GFL Environmental?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get support to advance at GFL Environmental?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 48% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people think GFL Environmental’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how GFL Environmental is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
67% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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Environmental General Laborer

Clean Harbors

Buffalo, IA • On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 6 days ago

Clean Harbors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 92 rated recycling and waste

Job description

Clean Harbors in Davenport, IA is seeking an Environmental General Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.  
 
  • Up to 40% overnight travel
  • Driver's license required
  • Monday through Friday schedule, average start time between 6-7 am
  • Average an 8-10+ hour day.  Overtime after 40 hrs. 
  • Must be available for emergency response and occasional project work
     

Please note: this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.
 

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
  • Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth 
  • Pay range $20-22 per hour
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
  • Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
  • Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
  • Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
  • Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
  • Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
  • Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
  • Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
  • Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
  • Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
  • Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
  • Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
  • Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
  • Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
  • Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
  • Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
  • Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
  • Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
  • Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
  • By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
  • This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
  • Perform physical functions per job requirements
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
  • Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Previous relevant labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. 


 
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

 
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

 
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

 
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About Clean Harbors

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Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Norwell, MA, US

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