Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.•Northville, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, bobcats, backhoes, track hoes, compactors, and other steering equipment to bale, load, and move waste material. The operator works at the assigned site and may substitute for another operator when needed. The role performs daily equipment inspections and maintenance, including lubrication and checking and adding fluids. It also includes maintaining the appearance of the grounds and facility, attending safety and branch meetings, following applicable laws and company policies, and performing other duties as requested by management. The position is performed outdoors 100% of the time, generally from a covered heavy-equipment cab, with exposure to all weather conditions except lightning storms.

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/or 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 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 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 the visual requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth-perception, and focus-adjustment vision.
Must provide valid work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
Perform daily equipment inspection 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 daily priorities.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, 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.