GFL Environmental Inc.
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Key Responsibilities
Operate equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks of equipment.
Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids daily.
Steer, guide or drive the equipment at the assigned site using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
Substitute for another operator if absent from the work crew or as needed.
Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling 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 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 job‑related duties as assigned.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Follow instructions and work under little supervision.
Apply commonsense understanding to problem‑solve in a standardized setting.
Perform basic math functions and understand equipment gauges.
Read, speak, understand and write the English language.
Frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Physical/Mental Demands
Stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally 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 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
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Heavy Equipment Operator
role at
GFL Environmental Inc.
Become one of the first 25 applicants. Apply now.
Key Responsibilities
Operate equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks of equipment.
Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids daily.
Steer, guide or drive the equipment at the assigned site using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.
Substitute for another operator if absent from the work crew or as needed.
Clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling 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 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 job‑related duties as assigned.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED desired, but not required.
Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Follow instructions and work under little supervision.
Apply commonsense understanding to problem‑solve in a standardized setting.
Perform basic math functions and understand equipment gauges.
Read, speak, understand and write the English language.
Frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Physical/Mental Demands
Stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally 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 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
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GFL Environmental Inc. by 2x.
Get notified about new Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in
Morristown, TN .
#J-18808-Ljbffr