Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.•Centre Burlington, NS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety procedures, assessing incoming material, interacting with customers and staff, shaping landfill cells, performing daily equipment checks and maintenance, cleaning equipment, communicating via radio, maintaining grounds, attending meetings, and performing other job-related duties as assigned. The position also includes snow removal and assisting with site maintenance and small construction projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Completion of a recognized heavy equipment course.
Valid Class 3 driver’s license.
Mechanically inclined with the capability of troubleshooting when issues arise with site equipment.
Ability to obtain Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Must be self-motivated, a reliable team player.
Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
Apply common sense 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 have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.
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

Adhere to and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, use proper personal protective equipment and other safety equipment.
Ensures compliance with WCB safety procedures.
Operate heavy equipment regularly including: Landfill Compactor, Dozer, Excavator, Rock Truck.
Assess incoming material for disposal to determine the contamination rates, determine when contamination levels are exceeded and communicate accordingly.
Interact with the customers (public and contract haulers) delivering material, other staff, service providers, etc. in a courteous and professional manner.
Shape landfill cells and add daily cover according to sequencing plans and as directed.
Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily.
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.
Clean trash and mud from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more frequently if needed.
Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities for the work day.
Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
Perform snow removal activities prior to the facility operating hours.
Assist with site maintenance including small construction projects.
Complete other duties as assigned.