Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Health Savings Account with employer 1

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Parental leave

Life insurance (employer paid)

Short-term disability (employee paid)

Long-term disability (employer paid)

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a hands-on equipment operator for our Wisconsin site. You will bale and load waste material, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safety and compliance on the job. The role requires operating multiple heavy machines and following site procedures.

Must be able to read and speak English, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and work outdoors in varied conditions. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification required; ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Certification if needed.
• Must read, speak, understand and write English clearly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Grease and lubricate equipment; monitor fluids daily.
• Drive or operate listed equipment at the site with basic controls.
• Substitute for other operators as needed.
• Keep work area and grounds orderly and safe.
• Communicate via two-way radio regarding activities and priorities.
• Follow all laws, policies, and safety directives.
• Attend safety meetings and contribute to branch safety.

Skills

Equipment operation

Follow instructions

Reading and understanding gauges

English communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

General Certification readiness

Tools

Forklift certification

Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification

Job description

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Health Savings Account with employer match option
• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
• Supplemental health plans through Unum
• 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

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 Unum
• 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

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
• Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
• Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily
• Operator will steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at the assigned site, if the equipment is used at the particular site(s) using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
• Operator will substitute for another operator if someone is absent from the work crew or as needed/required.
• Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
• Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, Requirements: and priorities for the work day.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eye protection. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
• Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting
• Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time. Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions:

Working Conditions

• Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.

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.