Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Centre Burlington; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

100% company-paid benefits (no out-of‑

EFAP

RRSP matching program

Uniforms provided

Fair vacation practices

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a heavy equipment operator at our Nova Scotia landfill. You will operate machines such as a landfill compactor, dozer, excavator, and rock truck, while following safety policies and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma, a recognized heavy equipment course, a valid Class 3 license, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment. You will communicate with customers and co-workers and help with site maintenance and snow removal as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a recognized heavy equipment course.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, using proper PPE.
• Operate heavy equipment including landfill compactor, dozer, excavator, and rock truck.
• Assess incoming material for disposal and communicate contamination levels.
• Interact with customers and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Shape landfill cells and apply daily cover according to plans.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and lubricate equipment.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Reading/writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Heavy equipment course

Valid Class 3 driver’s license

Landfill Operations Certification (if needed)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, using proper personal protective equipment and other safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with WCB safety procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment, including landfill compactor, dozer, excavator, and rock truck.
• Assess incoming material for disposal to determine contamination rates, determine when contamination levels are exceeded, and communicate accordingly.
• Interact with customers (public and contract haulers), other staff, and service providers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Shape landfill cells and add daily cover according to sequencing plans.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks of equipment, grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids.
• Steer, guide, or drive the listed equipment at the assigned site using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons, and pedals as appropriate.
• Clean trash and mud from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more frequently if needed.
• Use a two‑way radio to communicate with co‑workers in the field or office regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities for the work day.
• Maintain the appearance of the grounds and facility.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform snow removal activities prior to the facility operating hours.
• Assist with site maintenance, including small construction projects.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other orders, and to all company policies, procedures, and directives from supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Completion of a recognized heavy equipment course.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license.
• Mechanically inclined with the capability of troubleshooting when issues arise with site equipment.
• Ability to obtain Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self‑motivated and a reliable team player.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to problems involving several variables in a standardized setting.
• Proficiency with basic math functions and ability to read and understand equipment gauges.
• Must read, speak, understand, and write the English language.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work in outdoor environment inside a heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions except lightning storms.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage
• 100% company‑paid benefits (no out‑of‑pocket premiums)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP matching program
• Uniforms provided
• Fair vacation practices
• Career development opportunities

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 [e-mail].