liquid waste process operator

GFL Environmental Services Inc; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a skilled operator for water treatment systems. Candidates should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and certifications such as TDG and WHMIS. The role includes operating filtration systems, collecting samples, and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment in a physically demanding environment. Health and financial benefits are provided, promoting a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Possession of TDG and WHMIS certificates.
• Ability to operate water treatment machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate filtration and clarification systems.
• Collect waste and sewage samples.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Time management

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

Forklift

Skidsteer

Front end loader

Job description

Overview

Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire

Langue de travail : Anglais | Heures de travail : 40 hours per week

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work site environment

• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Water and waste treatment utilities

Tasks

• Operate filtration and clarification systems
• Operate pumping systems
• Take physico-chemical measurements on water and sludge
• Perform security checks within plant and on grounds
• Analyze test results and instrument readings
• Collect waste and sewage samples
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
• Help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
• Operate forklift
• Load and unload goods
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Operate machinery

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Front end loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Forklift
• Skidsteer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Time management

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities