Equipment Operator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate

various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe,

compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

Key Responsibilities: Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste

material into trailers. 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, Requirements: 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. Requirements: High school diploma

or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required. Completion

of forklift certification. Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill

Operations Certification if needed. Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat,

front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or

steer equipment, safety shoes and eye protection. Knowledge, Skills and

Abilities: 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. Must

be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally

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, 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. Working

Conditions: Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather

conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic

chemicals, fumes and airborne particles Work environment is usually

moderate to loud. Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment

covered cab, but exposed 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 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

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