Skilled Labourer

Waste Connections

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day. Our priority is to make sure we hire safe landfill labourers that care about the safety of our customers and team members.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a skilled labourer or heavy equipment operator and demonstrated safety-first attitude preferred.
Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively in different styles and contexts.
Experience in the safe and efficient operation of: skid steers, loaders, or similar equipment.
Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
Physically capable of performing demanding tasks.
Must have and maintain a valid G driver's license in good standing.

Responsibilities

Operate the tipper efficiently and safely.
Pick and manage litter within the landfill area.
Perform groundskeeping tasks, including grass cutting and snow removal.
Carry out general labour duties as assigned.
Operate a skid steer to clean heavy equipment (HE) tracks.
Use compressed air to clean out radiators on heavy equipment.
Utilize shovels, grinders, and cutters to remove debris from heavy equipment tracks.
Know and embrace the company’s operating values.
Operate heavy equipment in a proficient and safe manner, avoiding preventable damage to equipment.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the scale and the shop as required, in a clear and courteous manner.
Complete all applicable reports and paperwork timely and correctly.
Perform daily fluid level checks, fueling, greasing, and undercarriage cleaning.
Keep equipment maintained and clean of debris.