Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc. • Jacksonville, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for year-round stability and local work that gets you home to your family every night? We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. Enjoy consistent, full-time hours year-round with zero seasonal layoffs and no long-distance travel or overnight stays. You’ll operate excavators, front loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment in a stable, well-maintained local environment.

Why Join Us?
Home Every Night: 100% local work—no travel, non-local assignments, or overnight stays.
Year-Round Stability: Steady, full-time work every season with no winter or seasonal layoffs.
Reliable Schedule: Predictable daily shifts and reliable weekly pay.
Safety & Support: Well-maintained equipment, dedicated safety protocols, and a supportive team.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment (excavator, loader, bulldozer, etc.) in an industrial, landfill, transfer station, or construction environment.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required).
• Forklift certification completed (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to obtain a Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly to follow safety instructions, read gauges, and communicate via radio.
• Solid commonsense problem-solving skills and basic arithmetic skills for monitoring equipment gauges and operations.
• Comfortable standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and performing physical checks.
• Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate excavators, front wheel loaders, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment to bale, load, move, and stack waste and materials into trailers/containers.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Check/add fluids, grease/lubricate equipment, and maintain clean tracks and gear mechanisms to ensure equipment runs smoothly.
• Use two-way radios to coordinate daily priorities with co-workers and office staff. Step in to assist or substitute for team members when needed.
• Maintain clean, safe grounds and facilities. Attend regular safety and branch meetings while strictly adhering to local, state/provincial, and federal safety regulations.

What This Job Offers

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