Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc. • Ball Ground, GA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

At GFL Environmental, we are looking for a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to play a vital role in local sustainability. If you are a safety-minded professional who takes pride in maintaining high-performance machinery, we want to hear from you. Why Join GFL? Local Impact: Keep your community clean and sustainable. Safety First: We provide the gear and training to keep you safe every day. Career Growth: Opportunities to obtain Transfer Station and Landfill Operations certifications. Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence Precision Operation: Expertly maneuver heavy equipment (Excavators, Front-loaders, Balers, Bobcats, and Bulldozers) to process, bale, and load waste materials. Machine Stewardship: Take ownership of your equipment through daily inspections, fluid checks, and lubrication to ensure peak performance. Proactive Maintenance: Clear debris from tracks and gear mechanisms daily to prevent downtime and preserve company assets. Communication & Collaboration Field Syncing: Utilize two-way radios to coordinate with the office and field crews, ensuring site priorities are met efficiently. Versatility: Step in for team members as needed, demonstrating a "one team" mentality to keep the site running smoothly. Safety & Compliance Standard Bearer: Attend all safety and branch meetings; adhere strictly to federal, state, and local regulations. Site Pride: Maintain the appearance of the facility grounds to uphold GFL’s professional corporate image. Requirements & Qualifications Experience: Previous experience operating heavy machinery in a waste, construction, or industrial setting is highly preferred. Certifications: Valid Forklift Certification (Required). High School Diploma/GED (Preferred). Willingness/Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification. Skills: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Basic math proficiency and the ability to interpret equipment gauges accurately. Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal). Physical Demands & Working Conditions Environment: Thrive in an outdoor, 100% field-based role. You are comfortable working in various weather conditions and moderate-to-loud noise environments. Physicality: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform active tasks including climbing, stooping, and kneeling. Stamina: Capable of operating machinery within a covered cab for extended periods. How to Apply If you are ready to bring your expertise to a fast-paced, essential industry, apply today! #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected] Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 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. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.

Requirements

• Valid Forklift Certification (Required).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic math proficiency and the ability to interpret equipment gauges accurately.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating heavy machinery in a waste, construction, or industrial setting is highly preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED (Preferred).
• Willingness/Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification.

Responsibilities

• Expertly maneuver heavy equipment (Excavators, Front-loaders, Balers, Bobcats, and Bulldozers) to process, bale, and load waste materials.
• Take ownership of your equipment through daily inspections, fluid checks, and lubrication to ensure peak performance.
• Clear debris from tracks and gear mechanisms daily to prevent downtime and preserve company assets.
• Utilize two-way radios to coordinate with the office and field crews, ensuring site priorities are met efficiently.
• Step in for team members as needed, demonstrating a "one team" mentality to keep the site running smoothly.
• Attend all safety and branch meetings; adhere strictly to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain the appearance of the facility grounds to uphold GFL’s professional corporate image.

Benefits

• Local Impact: Keep your community clean and sustainable.
• Safety First: We provide the gear and training to keep you safe every day.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to obtain Transfer Station and Landfill Operations certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees