AZ/Agriculture Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.•Oakville, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Heavy Equipment Operator / AZ Driver, you will be responsible for assisting in the transportation and land application of Municipal biosolids. Responsibilities include running AZ trucks and agriculture equipment. As an AZ Operator, you will provide transportation services between customer sites in an acceptable and safe manner.

Requirements

2 plus years of driving experience with a tanker truck
Able to drive an 18-speed manual transmission.
Great communication and customer service skills
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 be able 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.
Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
Pass the nutrient applicators technician course for Biosolids application.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate necessary load and unload material 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, 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 duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.