Equipment Operator

Waste Connections, Inc.; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values self-directed employees and fosters a unique culture. This role offers the chance to operate well-maintained equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency in waste management. With a competitive pay rate and a supportive team environment, you’ll have opportunities for personal growth and advancement. Embrace a work hard, play harder ethos while making a positive impact in your community. If you’re safety-conscious and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Excellent Benefits

Opportunities for Learning and Advancement

Well-Maintained Equipment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience operating equipment preferred.
• Safety conscious with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently per legislation.
• Perform daily safety checks and report issues.

Skills

Equipment Operation

General Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

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.

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.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Shift: Monday to Friday (Weekends and Holidays as needed)

Duties:

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience operating equipment preferred.
• 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’s in it for you?

• 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 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.