Heavy Equipment Operator
GFL Environmental Inc.•Cheboygan, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Safely operate various heavy equipment, such as excavators, front loaders, and bulldozers, or steer equipment used to bale, load, and move waste material. Work outdoors at the assigned site and help maintain the grounds and facility. The operator may substitute for other operators when needed, communicate with co-workers by two-way radio, and attend safety and branch meetings. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is 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 the four basic math functions and read and understand equipment gauges.
- Ability to read, speak, understand, and write English.
- Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull 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 focus adjustment.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
- Inspect equipment and perform daily maintenance checks.
- Grease and lubricate equipment, and check and add fluids daily.
- Steer, guide, or drive equipment used at the assigned site using its steering wheel, 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 as needed.
- Use a two-way radio to communicate with field and office co-workers about work activities and priorities.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations and with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
