Heavy Equipment Operator

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Heavy Equipment Operator
Selkirk Manitoba
Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Department: Projects

At KBL we do things differently. As Western Canadas largest environmental waste management companyborn in the North and built on resilienceweve grown by trusting our people keeping them safe and backing bold ideas. Were proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies!

Were looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to support our growing team. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for day-to-day duties on site needed to complete work in a safe and timely fashion and maintain a clean work site. This may include the moving and tracking of materials with various equipment including forklifts loaders scoop trams rock trucks excavators and hook truck. The Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible to run the screening plant and is expected to take part in general housekeeping with some manual labour.

What Youll Do

• Safe and effective operation of heavy equipment including forklifts loaders scoop trams rock trucks excavators and hook trucks. Keep slip tanks always topped off and conduct thorough pre-operational checks on all equipment.
• Loading a diverse range of materials such as earth rock and demolition debris into heavy trucks or train cars.
• Perform preventative maintenance and daily operation checks on equipment maintain cleanliness and order on siteclean lubricate and fuel all equipment and handle general site housekeeping.
• Safely move materials from excavation sites to designated stockpiles ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform general labour tasks as required including but not limited to digging sweeping monitoring sampling and spotting for trucks.

Who You Are

• 3-5 years experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Class 3 License with Air Brake certification will be considered an asset.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions challenging work site environments and long demanding work days.
• Basic comprehension and ability to follow KBLs Workplace Health and Safety requirements relevant to the assigned work site including but not limited to KBLs Stop & Think Process and KBLs Hazard Assessment Process.

What You Need

• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be Fit-for-Work each day.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Safely work and travel in all weather conditions.

• Must be willing to work shift work.

Were committed to providing a safe supportive work environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Trust & Empowerment: Empowered culture with minimal bureaucracy- just real responsibility ownership and the flexibility to do your best work.
• Growth & Agility: Were entrepreneurial by naturequick to adapt and deeply invested in your development.
• Care & Commitment: From top-tier benefits (including $3000 annually for psychological support) to a focus on safety and wellness we put our people first.
• Meaningful Impact: Your work helps build safer cleaner communities across Canada and thats something to be proud of.

Why Youll Love Our Perks

• Competitive wage allowances and above-market benefits.
• RRSP matching Health Care Spending Account Wellness account and flexible work options where feasible.
• Paid training and development opportunities Manager training program formal Employee Recognition program.

Were Proud of Where We Come Fromand Where Were Going

Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.

KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.

Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable.

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