Equipment Operator

Why Choose Us: We are Loraas Disposal North, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout Saskatchewan. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. Loraas has an immediate opening for an Equipment Operator for our Material Recycling Facility in Saskatoon, SK. As a condition of employment, all new employees to safety sensitive positions must successfully pass a substance test within a two-week period of their hiring date. Rate: $24.00 to $27.00/hour Shift: Monday to Friday – Day Shift Duties: Operate equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. Loading and unloading trucks with a front-end loader or forklift. Sorting and stacking of commodity bales. Cleaning baled materials and warehouse. Adhere to all safety procedures and policies according to company Safety Manual and OH&S Regulations. Perform daily safety and maintenance checks and report any issues or items of concern found. Clean heavy equipment as scheduled or required. Directing traffic in and around the material delivery areas. Perform other duties as assigned. What We Need From You: 1-2 years of experience operating equipment. Certificate(s) in Heavy Equipment Operation an asset. General mechanical aptitude/experience in basic daily maintenance of heavy equipment required. Safety conscious, able to work safely in sometimes challenging conditions. Good communication skills. Able to adapt to new situations. Minimum Class 5 Driver’s License required with clear abstract. A criminal record check will be required. What You’ll Get From Us: A team environment that embraces a "work hard, play harder" culture. A compensation package that is competitive and comes with excellent benefits. Well-maintained equipment and facilities. Opportunities for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge. We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Loraas Disposal North may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight. Loraas Disposal North is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and forklifts to load and unload trucks while maintaining a safe work environment. Perform daily maintenance checks, sort commodity bales, and manage traffic flow within the recycling facility.

Requires 1-2 years of equipment operation experience and a valid Class 5 Driver's License. Candidates must possess basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to pass a substance test.

• Competitive compensation package • Excellent benefits

• Forklift operationPreferred

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• Equipment operation
• Front-end loader operation
• Forklift operation
• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety compliance
• Communication skills
• Traffic direction
• Maintenance checks
• Bale stacking
• Front End Loaders
• Self-Discipline
• Safety Procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Communication
• Heavy Equipment
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Waste Collection
• Sorting
• Loading And Unloading

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

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week