Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Montrose Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a hands-on Operations Support role at our Montrose Township landfill. You will work under the Operations Manager to operate heavy equipment, assist with maintenance, and support ongoing daily landfill tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations.

You'll interact with the Leadership Team and customers on site, contribute to a strong safety culture, and perform routine inspections and basic repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Direct experience related to duties and responsibilities is required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and landfill support equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and landfill support equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety inspections on vehicles and machinery.
• Promptly communicate with Leadership Team and customers on site.
• Maintain safety compliance and participate in safety culture improvements.
• Litter pickup as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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.
• 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. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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