Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Kitchener is seeking an Operator to safely operate heavy equipment and perform maintenance checks. The ideal candidate must have forklift certification and the ability to obtain necessary additional certifications. This full-time role offers important responsibilities in managing waste materials effectively, with benefits including medical, dental, and RRSP matching.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

RRSP Matching

Overtime Pay

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
• Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.

Skills

Operation of heavy equipment

Inspection and maintenance

Ability to steer and guide equipment

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

Safely operate and / or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator front loader bulldozer or other heavy equipment and / or steer equipment to bale load and move waste material.

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

GFLTalent

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Key Skills

Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Cost Estimation,ABAP,E Learning,FX,Building Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1