Equipment Operator

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Horicon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical, dental, and vision options

Health Savings Account with employer’s

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Supplemental health plans

Employer paid basic life insurance

Disability insurance (short-term)

Long-term disability (employer-paid)

Mental health support via EAP

7 holidays

Job summary

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator for outdoor, heavy-equipment duties in a demanding environment. You will bale, load, and move waste material using forklifts and other heavy machinery, while performing daily inspections and routine maintenance.

The role requires adherence to safety standards, ability to read gauges, and effective communication with the team. Physical tasks include lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional heavier work, with exposure to

Qualifications

• Ability to read, speak, understand, and write in English.
• Ability to perform the four basic math functions and read equipment gauges.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and solve routine problems.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to bale, load and move waste material into trailers.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks, greasing and fluid levels.
• Clean and maintain work area around heavy equipment and tracks.
• Communicate via two-way radio with team and fill in for absent operators as needed.
• Maintain facility grounds and comply with safety policies and regulations.

Skills

English literacy

Math and gauge reading

Autonomy & problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This Requisition is for building a talent pipeline. Candidates may not receive a response immediately, and is based upon need**

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• 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

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Operate heavy equipment—including forklift, excavator, bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bulldozer, compactor, and/or steer equipment—to bale, load, and move waste material into trailers.
• Maintenance & Inspection: Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks; grease, lubricate, check, and add fluids to equipment daily.
• Site & Equipment Cleaning: Clean trash and debris away from heavy equipment tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily (or more as needed) by pulling or cutting material away.
• Communication & Teamwork: Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field or office regarding work activities and daily priorities; fill in for absent operators as needed.
• Compliance & Groundskeeping: Maintain facility grounds and appearance, attend safety and branch meetings, and strictly conform to company policies and federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

Required / Certifications

• Forklift Certification: Completion of forklift certification is required.
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is desired, but not required.
• Certifications (as needed): Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Language Skills: Ability to read, speak, understand, and write in English.
• Math & Gauge Reading: Ability to perform the four basic math functions (+++, −-−, × imes×, ÷\div÷) and read/understand equipment gauges.
• Autonomy & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and apply common-sense understanding to resolve problems involving concrete variables in a standardized setting.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Strength: Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility: Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• Vision: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment abilities.
• Environment: 100% outdoor environment exposure (including inside heavy equipment covered cabs) across all weather conditions except lightning storms; constant exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and caustic/toxic chemicals.
• Safety Gear: Required safety shoes and eye protection.

Job ID

R41024

Job Profile

Equipment Operator

Job Country

United States