Heavy Equipment Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP Contributions

Competitive Compensation Structure

Job summary

GFL Environmental Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Hinton, AB. The successful candidate will operate a mini excavator to process materials at a landfill, maintain safe and productive operations, and handle basic equipment maintenance and paperwork.

Experience with front-end loaders, dozers, and compactors is an asset. Willingness to obtain required certifications and the ability to work independently are important, with prior landfill or waste-management exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, preferably in a landfill setting.
• Primarily operating mini excavators on site.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate mini excavator to process material in a landfill setting.
• Ensure operations are productive and safe.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and document pre/post-trips, inspections, and incidents.
• Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment and follow company policies.
• Possess knowledge of equipment used to manage waste and cover materials.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mini excavator operation

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Willingness to obtain certification

Safety conscious

Tools

Front End Loader experience

Dozer experience

Compactor experience

Waste management experience

Job description

## Heavy Equipment OperatorApply: Hinton Lanfill - West Yellowhead County, 486: Full time: Posted Today: R39257**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.