Heavy Equipment Operator, Processing Facilities

GFL Environmental Inc. • Upper Marlboro, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including bobcat, backhoe, excavator, water truck, compactor, off road truck and/or steer equipment to load, haul and place processed material. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

Requirements

• Experience operating excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, excavator, bull dozer, water truck, off road truck compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eye protection.
• Must be safety-oriented and wear Safety shoes and eye protection and any other necessary PPE.
• Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, and handle physical activities including frequently lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
• Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
• Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate necessary equipment to load, haul and place processed material.
• Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
• Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily.
• Operator will steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at the assigned site, if the equipment is used at the particular site(s) using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
• Operator will substitute for another operator if someone is absent from the work crew or as needed/required.
• Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
• Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, and priorities for the work day.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO annually
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Work boot reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

What This Job Offers

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