Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Montrose (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Medical plans (4 options with HSA)

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a on-site Landfill Operations Support role focused on safely operating heavy equipment and performing routine maintenance.

You will work with a team to complete daily landfill tasks, ensure equipment is properly cared for, and uphold safety and environmental standards on site. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and landfill support equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with a team to complete landfill operations tasks.
• Perform and document routine maintenance and safety inspections on vehicles and machines.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with occasional litter pick-up as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, he/she supports the landfill operations while maintaining a safe working environment. He/she is responsible for maintaining ongoing communication with the Leadership Team. He/she will also be in contact with customers and contractors on site; as such he/she must provide excellent customer service. He/she is responsible for working in compliance with all Company policies and procedures as well as any related Health, or Environment Regulations. He/she is responsible for continuing and improving the site’s safety culture. Experience/aptitude in operating heavy equipment and general maintenance is required.

Duties

• Ability to efficiently operate heavy equipment and landfill support equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Works with a team to accomplish landfill operations tasks.
• Performs and communicates routine maintenance and safety inspections and on vehicles and machines.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Littler pick-up as needed.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Schedule

A typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday as needed.

Working Conditions

Extensive physical activity. Requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects over 50 pounds. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Minimum Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EOE/M/F/V/D

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.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Company Culture

At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we’re glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams.

Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.