Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: GFL Environmental Inc.
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various
equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other
heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste
material.Key Responsibilities: Operate necessary equipment to bale
and load waste or other 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 job-related duties as
assigned.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.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.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., Pittsburgh , Heavy Equipment Operator, Other , Smithfield, Pennsylvania
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