Equipment Operator

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Travelers Rest (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division is seeking an Equipment Operator to bale and load waste material, perform daily maintenance, and keep equipment in top condition. This role requires operating multiple heavy machines and responding to daily priorities at the site.

The position emphasizes safety, compliance with regulations, and teamwork. Candidates should be able to read gauges, follow instructions, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED desired but not required.
• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Ability to operate multiple heavy equipment safely and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks of equipment.
• Grease and lubricate equipment; check and add fluids daily.
• Operate and steer various listed heavy equipment as assigned.
• Substitute for another operator as needed.
• Maintain grounds and facility appearance; attend safety meetings.
• Follow all safety policies and regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

English literacy

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Excavator

Forklift/Bobcat

Front-loader

Baler

Backhoe

Track hoe

Bull dozer

Compactor

Job description

• 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.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by management.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:
• 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.