Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator
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Job Description
GFL Environmental is looking for an Equipment Operator to join our team in Kamloops BC!
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Together our employees are known as Team Green a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life!
Working for GFL is more than a job its an opportunity to grow in your career make new friends and make a difference each day.
Whats in it for you:
Benefits: Competitive benefits plan including:
- Extended Health Dental and Vision
- Retirement savings options for future financial security
- Paid holidays 10 days of paid time off per year
The job:
As an important member of GFL our Equipment Operators safely run various mechanical equipment essential to the transfer of waste material. Whether it be operating a forklift bobcat backhoe track hoe compactor and/or steer equipment Equipment Operators serve the community and contribute to the sustainability of the environment.
A day in the life* of an Equipment Operator:
- Upon arriving at work meet with the team assess all upcoming duties and associated equipment and prepare for the day ahead
- Your morning tasks may include:
- Operating necessary equipment to bale and load waste materials into trailers
- Checking and add fluids to properly grease/lubricate equipment
- Using steering wheels shifters levelers buttons and petals to steer guide or drive equipment to a particular site
- Completing of daily cleaning duties to ensure trash is removed from tracks of heavy equipment
- Using a twoway radio to communicate with coworkers in the field or office
- Completing inspections or maintenance checks of equipment
- Midshift take a hardearned break have lunch with the team and catch up with coworkers
- Perform afternoon tasks either continuing projects from the morning or starting new ones
- Before heading home clean up your work areas and tracks to make for a smooth next day
*schedule may vary depending on the daytoday start time etc.
Whats required:
Equipment Operators must meet the following qualifications:
- Completion of forklift certification
- Willingness to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification
- Follow instructions and work under little supervision
- Capacity to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges
- Use fine motor coordination with arm hand finger and leg dexterity
Working Conditions:
- Work in an outdoor environment 100 of the time
- May include exposure to dust noise heat cold and fumes
Other advantages to working at GFL:
- A network of 20000 employees across North America
- Diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
- Increased sustainability of your community through the Full Circle Project
New ecofriendly tech like our first fully electric truck now in operation
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact
Employment Type
Full-Time
