Heavy Equipment Operator

GFL Environmental Inc.•Kitchener, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

Requirements

Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
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 equipment to bale and load waste or other 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.
Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.