Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking an equipment operator to bale and load waste, perform daily inspections, and maintain machinery at the Michigan site. The role requires operating heavy machinery, communicating with the crew, and adhering to safety procedures.

The candidate should be able to work outdoors in variable weather, follow instructions, and lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks. A forklift certification is required, with possible certification upgrades available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is desirable but not required.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to bale and load waste or material into trailers.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Grease/lubricate equipment and check/add fluids daily.
• Steer, guide, or drive equipment at the assigned site as needed.
• Substitute for another operator when absent.
• Clean debris from tracks and gears daily or as needed.
• Use two-way radio to coordinate with team about work priorities.
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain grounds and facility appearance; attend safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Read gauges

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Transfer Station/Landfill Certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other 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 job-related duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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.