Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for our Kamloops location. You will safely operate equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, and compactor to bale, load, and move waste material.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, lubrication, and equipment maintenance. You may substitute for others as needed and must adhere to all safety and company policies at the site.

Qualifications

• Must read, speak, understand and write English.
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work with little supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math and read equipment gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to bale and load waste into trailers.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Grease and lubricate equipment; check and top up fluids daily.
• Steer, guide and drive listed equipment at the site as required.
• Substitute for another operator when needed or absence occurs.
• Keep tracks and gear clean by removing debris daily.
• Use two-way radio to coordinate with team on priorities.
• Comply with laws, regulations, policies and directives.
• Maintain grounds and facility appearance.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Follow instructions

Math basics

Read English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Transfer Station / Landfill Ops Certification

Tools

Excavator

Forklift / Bobcat

Front-loader

Baler

Backhoe

Track hoe

Bull dozer

Compactor

Job description

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

The Heavy Equipment Operator will safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

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.

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.