Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP Contributions

Competitive Compensation Structure

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Hinton, AB. The role involves operating a mini excavator to process material at a landfill, while ensuring safety and productivity in day-to-day field operations.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, able to work independently, with landfill experience considered an asset; certification in landfill operations may be pursued if needed. Flexible hours and safety are emphasized at TEAM GREEN.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, including mini excavators.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Experience with front end loaders, dozers and compactors is an asset.
• Landfill experience is an asset; mechanically inclined and able to work independently.
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Previous operations, transportation, waste management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate mini excavator to process smaller material in a landfill setting.
• Ensure operations are performed productively and safely.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, basic mechanical work, and complete paperwork (pre/post-trips, FLHAs, incident reports, etc.).
• Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment for all.
• Ensure company policy, systems and industry training are followed at all times.
• Maintain working knowledge of equipment to manage solid waste and/or cover materials.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mini excavator operation

Front end loader

Dozer operation

Compactor operation

Landfill experience

Mechanically inclined

Independent worker

Landfill certification readiness

Education

Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification (optional)

Job description

GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Hinton, AB! The Heavy Equipment Operator will assist in the day-to-day field operations to ensure efficient processing of material and site safety standards are met.

Why Join TEAM GREEN

Excellent Health, Vision and Dental Benefits Life Insurance RRSP Contributions Competitive Compensation Structure

Requirements

• Experience operating heavy equipment. Primarily Mini Excavators.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Experience working with Front End Loaders and Dozers and Compactors considered an asset.
• The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, able to work independently, and has landfill experience (considered an asset).
• Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
• Previous operations, transportation, waste management experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mini excavator to process smaller material in a landfill setting.
• Ensure operations are performed productively and safely.
• Minor equipment maintenance, basic mechanical work, and completing paperwork (pre/post-trips, FLHAs, incident reports, etc.).
• Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment for all.
• Ensure company policy, systems, and industry related training is followed at all times.
• Working knowledge of equipment to manage solid waste and/or cover materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Equal Opportunity

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.

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.

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