Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental•Travelers Rest, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator safely operates equipment used to bale, load, and move waste material at an assigned site. Equipment may include forklifts, bobcats, backhoes, track hoes, compactors, steer equipment, excavators, front-loaders, balers, and bulldozers, depending on what is used at the site. The operator performs daily equipment inspections and maintenance, including lubrication and checking and replenishing fluids, and cleans waste from equipment tracks and gear mechanisms. The role involves communicating with coworkers in the field and office by two-way radio, covering for other operators when needed, maintaining the appearance of grounds and facilities, attending safety and branch meetings, and complying with applicable laws and company policies. Work is outdoors 100% of the time, generally in the covered cab of heavy equipment, with exposure to weather and a variety of environmental and physical hazards.

Requirements

Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Ability to operate equipment such as excavators, forklifts, bobcats, front-loaders, balers, backhoes, track hoes, bulldozers, compactors, and steer equipment, as applicable.
Ability to follow instructions and work with little supervision.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to address problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
Ability to perform the four basic math functions and read and understand equipment gauges.
Ability to read, speak, understand, and write English.
Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors 100% of the time.
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 ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (desired, but not required).

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 equipment used at the assigned site using its controls.
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 if needed.
Use a two-way radio to communicate with coworkers in the field or office about work activities and priorities.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisors' directives.
Maintain the appearance of grounds and facilities.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.