Equipment Operator Job at GFL Environmental Inc. in Florida

Join to apply for the Equipment Operator role at GFL Environmental Inc. 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants 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. Steer, guide, and/or drive the listed equipment at the assigned site, using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons, and pedals. Substitute for another operator if someone is absent or as needed. 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. Use a two‑way radio to communicate with co‑workers in the field and/or office regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities of the work day. Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders, plus 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 generalized education degree (GED) desired but not required. Completion of forklift certification. Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed. Operate excavator, bobcat, front‑loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bulldozer, compactor, and/or steer equipment, with 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 read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges. Must be able 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 an outdoor environment 100% of the time. Physical and 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. 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 Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr