Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical & Dental

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Mental health support

Holiday pay

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Mayville, WI is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate excavator, front loader, bulldozer, and other heavy gear to bale, load, and move waste material. You will perform daily inspections, grease and check fluids, communicate via radio, and assist with site tasks. Requirements include a GED or HS diploma, forklift certification, and ability to obtain transfer station/landfill certification. Full-time, on-site role with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is desired 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 inspections and maintenance checks of equipment.
• Grease/lubricate equipment and check fluids daily.
• Operate and steer listed heavy equipment at the site.
• Substitute for other operators as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

English literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Transfer Station/Landfill Certification (if needed)

Job description

## Heavy Equipment OperatorApply: Mayville, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: R39140Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.Pay: $25-30/hourBenefits:• 15 days of paid time off• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options• Health Savings Account with employer match option• Paid Parental Leave• 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%• Supplemental health plans through Unum• Employer paid basic life insurance• Employee paid short-term disability option• Employer-paid long-term disability• Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program• 7 paid holidays annuallyKey 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.*We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*