Heavy Equipment Operator

Job summary

Operate mini excavators and other heavy equipment to process materials in a landfill setting while ensuring site safety. Perform minor equipment maintenance and complete necessary operational paperwork such as incident reports and pre-trip inspections.

Job details

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Hinton, AB! The Heavy Equipment Operator will assist in the day-to-day field operations to ensure efficient processing of material and site safety standards are met. Why Join TEAM GREEN Excellent Health, Vision and Dental Benefits Life Insurance RRSP Contributions Competitive Compensation Structure Requirements Experience operating heavy equipment. Primarily Mini Excavators. Willing to work flexible hours. Experience working with Front End Loaders and Dozers and Compactors considered an asset. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, able to work independently, and has landfill experience (considered an asset). Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed. Previous operations, transportation, waste management experience preferred. Key Responsibilities Operate mini excavator to process smaller material in a landfill setting. Ensure operations are performed productively and safely. Minor equipment maintenance, basic mechanical work, and completing paperwork (pre/post-trips, FLHAs, incident reports, etc.). Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment for all. Ensure company policy, systems, and industry related training is followed at all times. Working knowledge of equipment to manage solid waste and/or cover materials. Other duties as assigned. #GFLTalent We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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 [email protected] Please 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. This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

What you’ll do

Operate mini excavators and other heavy equipment to process materials in a landfill setting while ensuring site safety. Perform minor equipment maintenance and complete necessary operational paperwork such as incident reports and pre-trip inspections.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience operating heavy equipment, specifically mini excavators, and be willing to work flexible hours. Previous experience in waste management or transportation and the ability to obtain landfill operations certification are considered assets.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Vision benefits • Dental benefits • Life insurance • RRSP contributions

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mini excavator operation
• Heavy equipment operation
• Front end loader operation
• Dozer operation
• Compactor operation
• Equipment maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude
• Solid waste management
• Site safety
• Documentation
• Pre-trip inspection
• Post-trip inspection
• Incident reporting
• Landfill operations
• Front End Loaders
• Equipment Maintenance
• Incident Reporting
• Waste Management
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operations
• Safety Standards
• Transfer Station

Job areas

• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators