Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.•Neosho, MO

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely operates equipment used to bale, load, and move waste material. Equipment may include a bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor, steer equipment, excavator, forklift, front-loader, baler, or bulldozer, depending on the site. The operator performs daily equipment inspections and maintenance, including greasing and lubrication, checking and adding fluids, and removing debris from tracks and gear mechanisms. The operator communicates with coworkers in the field and office by two-way radio about work activities and daily priorities, and may cover for another operator when needed. The role also includes maintaining the appearance of the grounds and facility, attending safety and branch meetings, following applicable laws and company directives, and performing other duties as requested by management. Work takes place outdoors 100% of the time, generally inside a covered heavy-equipment cab, with exposure to outdoor weather except lightning storms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired but not required.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Ability to operate applicable equipment, which may include excavators, forklifts, bobcats, front-loaders, balers, backhoes, track hoes, bulldozers, compactors, and steer equipment.
Ability to follow instructions and work with little supervision.
Ability to use commonsense understanding to address problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read and understand equipment gauges.
Ability to read, speak, understand, and write English.
Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, sitting, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, tasting, and smelling.
Visual ability including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to work outdoors 100% of the time and in the described working conditions.
Use safety shoes and eye protection.

Responsibilities

Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
Inspect equipment and perform daily maintenance checks.
Grease and lubricate equipment, and check and add fluids daily.
Steer, guide, or drive applicable equipment at the assigned site using steering wheels, shifters, levers, buttons, and pedals.
Substitute for another operator when a crew member is absent or as needed.
Remove trash from heavy-equipment tracks and gear mechanisms at least daily or more often as needed.
Use a two-way radio to communicate with coworkers in the field and office regarding work activities and daily priorities.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies and procedures, and supervisors’ directives.
Maintain the appearance of the grounds and facility.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.