Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL - Sewer Technologies Division; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking Heavy Equipment Operators for Kamloops, BC. The role involves operating multiple heavy machines to bale and load waste, while performing preventive maintenance and daily safety checks. You will coordinate with team via radio and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Requirements include a GED or high school diploma (preferred) and forklift certification. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a team-oriented environment with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is desired, but not required.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Operate multiple heavy equipment safely on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers.
• Inspect and perform daily maintenance on equipment.
• Grease/lubricate equipment and check fluids daily.
• Steer, guide and drive listed equipment at the site, using controls.
• Substitute for another operator as needed.
• Clean debris from tracks and gear mechanisms daily.
• Use two-way radio to coordinate with team on priorities.
• Adhere to laws, regulations and company policies.
• Maintain grounds and facility appearance.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Reading gauges

English language proficiency

Manual dexterity & stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Excavator

Forklift/Bobcat

Front-loader

Baler

Backhoe

Track hoe

Bulldozer

Compactor

Safety shoes

Eye protection

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team in Kamloops!

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Options

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material 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 substitute for another operator if someone is absent from the work crew or as needed/required.
• Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed.
• Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, Requirements: and priorities for the work day.
• 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 duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eye protection.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
• Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting
• Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
• Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.

Physical/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: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work in outdoor environment inside 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.

#GFLTALENT

GFL Environmental is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team in Kamloops!

Why Join TEAM GREEN

• Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental benefits
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Options

Working Conditions:

• Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work in outdoor environment inside 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.

#GFLTALENT

Job ID:

R38776

Job Profile:

Equipment Operator - U

Job Country:

Canada