GFL Environmental
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
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