Excavator Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.•Delta, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GFL Environmental is looking for an Excavator Operator to join their team in Delta, British Columbia. As an operator, you will safely operate an excavator, bale, load, and move material. At GFL, the goal is to invest in people and provide opportunities to grow, for life. Employees are known as team green, uniting under the shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! GFL offers a competitive benefits plan, including RRSP match, orthodontics and vision coverage. With over 20,000 employees across North America, GFL offers a dynamic set of career opportunities, locations, and growth.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience.
Ability to obtain Operations Certification if needed.
Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between various work sites.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including day or afternoon shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
A strong team player with a proven ability to follow instructions, adhere to safety guidelines, and work effectively with others.
Ability to safely work at elevated heights.
Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.

Responsibilities

Operate an excavator to bale and load soil or other material in the yard.
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.
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.
Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
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.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.