Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Every Night

Year-Round Stability

Reliable Schedule

Safety & Support

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a heavy equipment operator to safely bale, load, and move waste using excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and related gear.

You will perform daily inspections and coordinate with team members to maintain productivity. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes safety, reliability, and consistent wages, with a 100% local schedule and a supportive work environment that adheres to all applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment in industrial/landfill settings.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift certification completed or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if required.
• Clear English reading, writing, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate excavators, front wheel loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment to bale, load, move, and stack waste and materials into trailers/containers.
• Daily Maintenance: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Check/add fluids, grease/lubricate equipment, and maintain clean tracks and gear mechanisms to ensure equipment runs smoothly.
• Site Support & Communication: Use two-way radios to coordinate daily priorities with co-workers and office staff. Step in to assist or substitute for team members when needed.
• Facility Upkeep & Safety: Maintain clean, safe grounds and facilities. Attend regular safety and branch meetings while strictly adhering to local, state/provincial, and federal safety regulations.

Skills

Experience operating heavy equipment

English communication

Basic math & problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Forklift certification

Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification (if required)

Job description

• Home Every Night: 100% local work-no travel, non-local assignments, or overnight stays.
• Year-Round Stability: Steady, full-time work every season with no winter or seasonal layoffs.
• Reliable Schedule: Predictable daily shifts and reliable weekly pay.
• Safety & Support: Well-maintained equipment, dedicated safety protocols, and a supportive team.

Job Description

Why Join Us?

• Home Every Night: 100% local work-no travel, non-local assignments, or overnight stays.
• Year-Round Stability: Steady, full-time work every season with no winter or seasonal layoffs.
• Reliable Schedule: Predictable daily shifts and reliable weekly pay.
• Safety & Support: Well-maintained equipment, dedicated safety protocols, and a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate excavators, front wheel loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment to bale, load, move, and stack waste and materials into trailers/containers.
• Daily Maintenance: Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Check/add fluids, grease/lubricate equipment, and maintain clean tracks and gear mechanisms to ensure equipment runs smoothly.
• Site Support & Communication: Use two-way radios to coordinate daily priorities with co-workers and office staff. Step in to assist or substitute for team members when needed.
• Facility Upkeep & Safety: Maintain clean, safe grounds and facilities. Attend regular safety and branch meetings while strictly adhering to local, state/provincial, and federal safety regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment (excavator, loader, bulldozer, etc.) in an industrial, landfill, transfer station, or construction environment.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required).
• Certifications: Forklift certification completed (or willingness to obtain). Ability to obtain a Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if required.
• Communication: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly to follow safety instructions, read gauges, and communicate via radio.
• Basic Math & Problem Solving: Solid commonsense problem-solving skills and basic arithmetic skills for monitoring equipment gauges and operations.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Work: Comfortable standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and performing physical checks. Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Work Environment: 100% outdoor working environment inside heavy equipment cabs equipped for weather conditions (excluding lightning storms).
• Noise & Elements: Standard field/facility environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, loud noise, weather, dust, and vibration. 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.