Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

RRSP Matching

Overtime Pay

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a reliable equipment operator to bale and load waste at the designated site. The role includes daily inspections, lubrication, fluid checks, and maintaining grounds and facility appearance while safely operating heavy equipment.

Candidates must hold forklift certification and may need to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching and overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Completion of forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate the necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
• Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
• Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids daily.
• Steer, guide or drive listed equipment at the assigned site using controls as applicable.
• Substitute for another operator when needed or absences occur.
• Clean trash from tracks and gear mechanisms daily or as needed.
• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment maintenance

Site safety awareness

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other 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.




• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.




• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Completion of forklift certification.




• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Benefits:

• Medical




• Dental




• Vision




• RRSP Matching




• Overtime Pay

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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.