Equipment Operator - R25019-4599

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipmentincluding forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steerequipment to bale, load and move waste material.Key Responsibilities:Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material intotrailers.Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment dailyOperator will steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment atthe 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 fromthe work crew or as needed/required.Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling andor cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least oncedaily or more if needed.Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in thefield and or office regarding work activities, Requirements: andpriorities for the work day.Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial andlocal laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all companypolicies, 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 bymanagement.Requirements:High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but notrequired.Completion of forklift certification.Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certificationif needed.Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, trackhoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eyeprotection.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under littlesupervision.Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving severalconcrete variables in a standardized settingAbility to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able toread and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the Englishlanguage.Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds andoccasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.Physical/Mental Demands: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, colorvision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjustfocus.Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds andoccasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.Working Conditions:Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions,moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumesand airborne particlesWork environment is usually moderate to loud.Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, butexposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.Occasionally work in high precarious places.Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interviewwill 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 applyingfor employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to applyfor a posted position, please contact ...