Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental•Northville, MI

9d•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 the site. The operator also performs daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance, communicates with coworkers by two-way radio, maintains the grounds and facility, and follows applicable laws and company policies. Work is performed outdoors 100% of the time, generally inside a covered heavy-equipment cab and exposed to weather conditions except lightning storms.

Requirements

Forklift certification is required.
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.
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.
Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull 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.
Ability to meet visual requirements including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to work outdoors 100% of the time and in conditions involving loud noise, humidity, weather, moving mechanical parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles.
Ability to work occasionally in high, precarious places.
Safety shoes and eye protection.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate the necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance checks.
Grease and lubricate equipment, and check and add fluids daily.
Steer, guide, or drive equipment used 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.
Clean trash from heavy-equipment tracks and gear mechanisms at least once 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 and regulations, company policies and procedures, and supervisor 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.