Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: GFL Environmental Inc.
Location: Conroe
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate and maintain heavy,
motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner at a
landfill.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, bulldozer, 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.
We 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., Conroe , Heavy Equipment Operator, Other , Conroe, Texas
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