Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

Waste Connections, Inc. seeks an Equipment Operator for challenges in solid waste services in Winnipeg, Canada. The role emphasizes safe operations, maintenance, and adherence to safety protocols, catering to skilled individuals who seek growth within a dynamic environment. With a compensation of $28.00 per hour, employees can anticipate excellent benefits and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits

Opportunities for learning and personal growth

Well-maintained equipment and facilities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience operating equipment required.
• Minimum Class 5 Driver’s License required with clear abstract.
• A criminal record check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient way adhering to relevant legislation.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Directing traffic in and around material delivery areas.

Skills

Safety conscious

Adaptability

General mechanical aptitude

Education

Certificate in Heavy Equipment Operation

Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

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We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. 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.

Our priority is to make sure we hire safe Equipment Operators that care about the service provided to the community. As an operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• $28.00 per hour
• 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.

Waste Connections of Canada 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.

About Us

Waste Connections is an integrated solid waste services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets. Our goal is to create an environment where self-directed, empowered employees strive to consistently fulfill our constituent commitments and seek to create positive impacts through interactions with customers, communities, and fellow employees.

BUILD TALENT FROM WITHIN
People who want to gain valuable professional experience will find that Waste Connections is a fantastic place to work. You’ll enjoy the opportunity for beneficial training and professional development opportunities that can help enhance your skills and lead the way to a more promising future.

Work Hard/Play Hard Culture

Bring your passion to succeed and you’ll quickly discover that great opportunities and people are all around you. We operate a highly decentralized structure, so we look for energetic individuals who can demonstrate individual initiative and creativity and prefer a work hard/play hard team environment and culture.

FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE FOR ALL

At Waste Connections, diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We hire and empower great, capable people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lead with our values. For more than 20 years, we have maintained a culture of safety, integrity and service to build a great place to work. Our culture is built on taking care of each other and the communities we serve.