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Heavy Equipment Operator

Abbotsford, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings options

About the role

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Abbotsford, BC! The ideal candidate will safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, excavator and front end loader.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

  • Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental)
  • Life insurance and retirement savings options
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Career advancement potential within a growing company
  • Team-focused and supportive work environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate equipment to load, haul, place, compact and cover waste.
  • Some manual labor may be required to erect and dismantle litter fences and move on site fixtures.
  • Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
  • Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily
  • 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.
  • Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.

Requirements

  • Operator certification for excavator, wheel loader and forklift is required
  • Experience with excavator, front end loader, dozer is required and experience with articulated truck, landfill compactor and on site roll off truck is ideal.
  • Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
  • Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
  • 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.

Advantages To Working At GFL

  • Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
  • Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project
  • Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
  • Be part of a publicly traded company (on NYSE & TSX), benefitting from our growth trajectory

How to Apply: Ready to join Team Green? Please submit your resume through our online application portal. We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About GFL Environmental Inc.

Environmental Services
10,000+

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.

Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.

We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.

At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.


GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.

Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.

Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.

Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.