Equipment Operator

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

 

**This Requisition is for building a talent pipeline. Candidates may not receive a response immediately, and is based upon need**

Benefits:

• 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 annually

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Operate heavy equipment—including forklift, excavator, bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bulldozer, compactor, and/or steer equipment—to bale, load, and move waste material into trailers.
• Maintenance & Inspection: Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks; grease, lubricate, check, and add fluids to equipment daily.
• Site & Equipment Cleaning: Clean trash and debris away from heavy equipment tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily (or more as needed) by pulling or cutting material away.
• Communication & Teamwork: Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field or office regarding work activities and daily priorities; fill in for absent operators as needed.
• Compliance & Groundskeeping: Maintain facility grounds and appearance, attend safety and branch meetings, and strictly conform to company policies and federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

Required / Certifications

• Forklift Certification: Completion of forklift certification is required.
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is desired, but not required.
• Certifications (as needed): Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Language Skills: Ability to read, speak, understand, and write in English.
• Math & Gauge Reading: Ability to perform the four basic math functions (+++, −-−, ×\times×, ÷\div÷) and read/understand equipment gauges.
• Autonomy & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and apply common-sense understanding to resolve problems involving concrete variables in a standardized setting.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Strength: Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Mobility: Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, balance, climb, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
• Vision: Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment abilities.
• Environment: 100% outdoor environment exposure (including inside heavy equipment covered cabs) across all weather conditions except lightning storms; constant exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and caustic/toxic chemicals.
• Safety Gear: Required safety shoes and eye protection.

 

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

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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

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.