Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator

Job summary

Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, and bulldozers to bale, load, and move waste materials. Perform daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and lubrication to ensure operational safety and facility upkeep.

Job details

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Swift Current, SK! The ideal candidate will 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. Why Join TEAM GREEN: Team-focused and supportive work environment Ongoing learning and development opportunities Career advancement potential within a growing company 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.. • Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility. • Attend safety and branch meetings. Requirements: • Completion of forklift certification. • Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed. • 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 • Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow, for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! We offer a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage With 20,000+ employees across North America, we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations and growth! We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in, and actively contribute to them through our flagship Full Circle Project We believe investing in the future is the right investment, our first fully electric truck is now in operation! GFL is traded on the NYSE & the TSX – search “GFL” to see our stock performance #GFLTalent 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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com 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 heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, and bulldozers to bale, load, and move waste materials. Perform daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and lubrication to ensure operational safety and facility upkeep.

Requirements

Must hold a forklift certification and have the ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification. Candidates must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• RRSP match
• Orthodontics coverage
• Vision coverage
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy equipment operation
• Excavator operation
• Front loader operation
• Bulldozer operation
• Waste material handling
• Equipment maintenance
• Equipment inspection
• Lubrication
• Forklift operation
• Safety compliance
• Site maintenance
• Equipment Inspection
• Material Handling Equipment
• Equipment Maintenance
• Forklift Certification
• Heavy Equipment
• Forklift Truck
• Waste Management
• Operations
• Orthodontics
• Transfer Station

Job areas

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

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