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Requirements:\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.\nCompletion of forklift certification.\nAbility to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nDemonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.\nApply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting\nAbility to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.\nMust have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.\nMust be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Physical/Mental Demands:\nAbility to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.\nVisual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.\nMust be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions:\nConstantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles\nWork environment is usually moderate to loud.\nWork in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.\nOccasionally work in high precarious places.\nWork in outdoor environment 100% of the time.\nWe thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nGFL 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  \nPlease note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.\nThis hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. 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