Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental; Holland Landing; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking an Equipment Operator in Canada. This role involves operating Front End Loaders to manage materials such as wood chips and mulch, performing daily inspections, and maintaining safety standards. The position offers full benefits including profit share, clothing allowances, and potential for career growth.

Benefits

Full Benefits - Includes Drug, Dental and Paramedical Services

Permanent Year-Round work and Clothing Allowances

Ability to own company shares

Annual Boot Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employees can receive discounts across a broad range of industries

Qualifications

• MUST have experience operating Front End Loaders.
• High school diploma or GED desired but not required.
• Completion of forklift certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate necessary equipment to load wood chips and mulch.
• Perform inspections and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification (asset)

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for an Equipment Operator to safely operate and/or have the ability to operate a Front End Loader to load the trucks. There will be labour work involved as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load wood chips, mulch, sawdust, etc. 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.

• Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities

• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.

• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.

• Attend safety and branch meetings.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not required.

• MUST have experience operating Front End Loaders**

• Completion of forklift certification is an asset but not mandatory

GFL Benefits:

• Full Benefits - Includes Drug, Dental and Paramedical Services and Company Profit share program

• Permanent Year-Round work and Clothing Allowances

• Ability to own company shares

• Annual Boot Allowance

• Employees can receive discounts across a broad range of industries, businesses and services.

• Employee Assistance Program

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