Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; North Stormont; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. in Moose Creek, ON is seeking a heavy equipment operator to safely operate wheel loader and excavator at our site. You will load soil into trailers, perform daily inspections, and grease/maintain equipment.

You must communicate with the team by radio and maintain safe, compliant work practices on site. Expected to work year-round 50+ hours per week, with adherence to safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically wheel loader and excavator.
• Ability to work daily, year round 50+ hours per week.
• Must read, speak, understand and write English.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to load soil into trailers.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Grease and lubricate equipment; check and add fluids daily.
• Steer, guide and operate listed equipment at assigned site.
• Substitute for other operators as needed.
• Clean tracks and gear mechanisms daily or as needed.
• Communicate with crew via two-way radio about work activities and priorities.
• Comply with laws and company policies; maintain appearance of grounds and facility.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wheel loader operation

Excavator operation

Heavy equipment experience

English reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Located in Moose Creek, ON, the successful candidate will Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, and rock truck.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate necessary equipment to load soil 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 job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically wheel loader and excavator


• Reliability to work daily, year round 50+ hours per week


• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.

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.

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.

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.