Beltpress Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical, dental, vision with HSA

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Beltpress Operator to safely operate and maintain a mobile belt press at various treatment facilities and customer sites.

This role requires setup/teardown, daily production logs, and on-site operation of pumps and equipment while adhering to safety policies. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and read/write daily production reports.
• Strong communication and teamwork to interact with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and operation of a mobile belt press at facilities and customer sites.
• Set up and tear down equipment at customers’ facilities.
• Maintain clean equipment and work area; follow safety guidelines and regulations.
• Operate a tractor‑trailer truck on site to stage trailers for loading as needed.
• Create daily production log and manage on-site pumps/equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Safe operation

Equipment operation

Reading/writing reports

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Beltpress Operator will be responsible for safely operating and maintaining a mobile belt press at various treatment facilities and customer sites.

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!

• 15 days of paid time off.
• 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.

Overview:

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first‑class service. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• General maintenance and operation of a mobile belt press focusing on both quality and quantity of production.
• Set up and tear down equipment at customers’ treatment facilities.
• Maintain clean equipment and work area including shoveling and hosing.
• Abide by regulatory compliance and safety guidelines.
• Operate a tractor‑trailer truck on site (non‑highway) to stage trailers for loading.
• Operate additional pumps and ancillary equipment on site.
• Make down polymer solution for dewatering process.
• Maintain daily production log.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Willing and able to obtain a Class D Wastewater Operator’s license.
• Work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends as projects demand.
• Ability to travel as work demands.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic mathematical skills and tool knowledge.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to accurately complete daily assignments.
• Ability to judge the distance between equipment and an object.
• Ability to work in accordance with Company safety policies & procedures, OSHA (Occupational andSafety Health Act) requirements, as well as all local, state, and federal laws.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Must be able to sit, 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 include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to manually lift/move up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to manually push/move up to 50 pounds with assistance from another employee.

Working Conditions:

• Outdoors in varying adverse weather; low/high temperatures, wet and/or high humidity or sudden temperature changes.
• Exposure to outdoor elements, unpleasant odors, small space such as vehicle/equipment cabs, exposure to fumes, dust, or uneven ground.

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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.