Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer

GFL Environmental•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer safely operates or is able to operate equipment such as excavators, front loaders, and bulldozers to bale, load, and move waste or other materials. The operator works at the assigned site, performs daily equipment inspections and maintenance, and may fill in for other operators as needed. The role also includes maintaining the grounds and facility, attending safety and branch meetings, and following applicable laws and company policies. Work takes place outdoors 100% of the time, generally inside a covered heavy-equipment cab and in all weather conditions except lightning storms. The environment includes loud noise, humidity, moving mechanical parts, vibration, chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles; occasional work at high, precarious locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
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 up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Visual ability including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other 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 controls such as steering wheels, shifters, levers, buttons, and pedals.
Substitute for another operator when a crew member is absent or as needed.
Remove trash from equipment tracks and gear mechanisms at least daily, or more often if needed.
Use a two-way radio to communicate with field and office coworkers about work activities and daily priorities.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, company policies, procedures, and supervisor directives.
Maintain the appearance of the grounds and facility.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.