GGI Plant Operator

GFL Environmental • Roseboro, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

GFL Environmental is looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented GGI Plant Operator to join our Liquid Waste Operations team. If you love a hands-on role where you can solve mechanical puzzles, work with specialized separation systems, and actively protect the local environment, you’ve found your match. As a vital part of our crew, you'll keep the gravity intercept systems flowing smoothly, ensure top-tier safety standards, and help us turn our "Green for Life" mission into daily action. As a GGI Plant Operator, you aren't just running machinery—you are managing the specialized gravity separation systems that keep our groundwater clean and our communities safe. Working under the Liquid Waste Operations (LWO) umbrella, you will monitor, maintain, and master the flow of our intercept facility. If you enjoy a job where no two days are exactly the same and your hard work makes a real-world impact, we want you on our team!

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in an industrial environment, wastewater treatment, water processing, or liquid waste operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain site-specific equipment operations certifications (e.g., forklift) and clear any required local environmental/safety training.
• A team player with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and a passion for environmental sustainability.
• Mechanical aptitude—you love figuring out how things work and how to fix them when they don't.
• Ability to read and interpret basic equipment manuals, safety signs, and digital control panels.
• Solid communication skills to collaborate effectively with your supervisor and team members.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with gravity separation is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate gravity groundwater intercept systems, pumps, valves, and gauges to ensure smooth processing and maximum efficiency.
• Strictly follow all OSHA and GFL safety protocols, participate in safety huddles, and keep the plant floor spotless and hazard-free.
• Perform routine checks, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs on pumps, piping networks, and separation equipment to keep downtime to an absolute minimum.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, track fluid levels, record flow rates, and assist with compliance reporting.
• Safely operate plant support equipment (like forklifts or utility carts) and handle materials in accordance with facility guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED