Heavy Equipment Operator
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!
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GFL Environmental est un employeur égalitaire et encourage les femmes, les Autochtones, les personnes en situation de
handicap et les membres des minorités visibles à se porter candidats. Nous souhaitons embaucher des personnes réunissant
les caractéristiques de la diversité et issues de différents horizons. Nous sommes intimement convaincus que le talent
d’envergure ne fait aucune distinction fondée sur le genre, les origines ethniques ou nationales, l’identité et
l’orientation sexuelles, l’âge, la religion ou l’invalidité, et que le talent s’enrichit grâce à ces différences. GFL
offre aux candidats en situation de handicap des mesures d’adaptation pendant tout le processus de recrutement. Si vous
avez besoin de moyens d’adaptation, veuillez nous le faire savoir et nous tâcherons de répondre à vos besoins en
collaboration avec vous.