Yard Operator

GFL Environmental Services; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a Yard Operator for their North Vancouver Refinery. The role focuses on bulk material handling operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and efficient functioning of equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in a similar setting, particularly in safety-sensitive roles. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and quality service in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift and heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Refinery tank farm or loading/offloading experience is an asset.
• BC or Interprovincial minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulk material handling tank and pumping systems.
• Load and offload tanker trucks and rail tank cars.
• Conduct sampling and testing as required.

Skills

Forklift

Heavy Equipment Operation

Quality Control

Materials Handling

Leadership Experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

GFL Environmental is focused on reducing reusing recycling recovering and maximizing value from industrial waste with customers in a broad range of industry sectors. At the North Vancouver Refinery we specialize specifically in oil recycling.

Yard Operators are leaders in safety and efficient operating practices. You will be accountable for providing safe efficient effective and costeffective Bulk Material Handling operations in support of the facility rerefining activity.

This position is fulltime permanent and based out of our North Vancouver Oil Refinery. The regular work schedule will be 7 : 00am to 3 : 00pm Monday through Friday and may transition to 9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm after 6 months.

Job Duties :

Ensure that all units are operated to GFL standards and in accordance with all government regulations.

Follow Environment Health and Safety policies procedures and all environmental protocols and requirements.

Work within the guidelines of Transport Canada Regulations.

Work safely and effectively in a team environment.

Operate Bulk Material Handling tank and pumping systems.

Load and offload tanker trucks and rail tank cars with various products including fuels oils hot asphalt process water and chemicals.

Transfer products between tanks.

Conduct proper segregation of materials and products to ensure quality of commodity and to minimize processing costs.

Accurate legible and timely completion of shipping and receiving documentation including scale tickets manifests and bills of ladings.

Document dangerous goods in compliance with TDG regulations.

Conduct sampling and testing as required.

Train in unfamiliar processes and equipment within established guidelines.

Acquire and maintain adequate certifications as required.

Actively participate in safety meetings identify and report all incidents and participate in investigations as necessary.

Demonstrate an understanding of internal and external customer requirements and provide quality service.

Ensure quality control of finished products as required.

Maintain safe and clean equipment and work area.

Effectively participate as a team member in the operation of the facility.

Perform other operational duties as assigned including manual labor example (shoveling cleaning sites site layouts pressure washing etc.).

Work in an outdoor setting in various weather conditions.

Performs housekeeping duties as required to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Perform duties in a high energy work environment.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education :

High School diploma or equivalent.

Refinery tank farm or loading / offloading operating experience would be an asset.

Forklift experience would be an asset.

Holder of BC or Interprovincial minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate would be an asset.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Solid written communication skills to complete the required paperwork.

Possess effective verbal communication skills to interact with Company staff contractors and customers.

Ability to multitask exercise good judgment and think proactively.

Work without direct supervision with only assistance from fellow team members and general operating and goal guidelines.

Excellent customer service skills with strong work ethic and positive attitude to represent the GFL brand effectively and favorably.

This is a safety sensitive position. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of required preemployment drug and alcohol testing.

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

Key Skills

Forklift,caterpillar,Heavy Equipment Operation,Management Experience,Warehouse Experience,Materials Handling,Quality Control,Welding,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing,Warehouse Supervisor Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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