Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: GFL Environmental Inc.
Location: Lugoff
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
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.#GFLTalentWe thank you for your
interest. Only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and
members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals
with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We
strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions
based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and
orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself
through these differences. GFL will provide accommodations to job
applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If
you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work
with you to meet your needs.
Keywords: GFL Environmental Inc., Columbia , Heavy Equipment Operator, Other , Lugoff, South Carolina
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