GFL Environmental is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Regina SK!
Why Join TEAM GREEN
Excellent Health Vision and Dental benefits
Retirement savings options
Excellent Work life balance
Key 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.
Operator will use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities Requirements: and priorities for the work day.
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.
Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Attend safety and branch meetings.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Experience operating loaders excavators and dozers.
Mechanical experience would be an asset.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired but not required.
Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting
Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges.
Must have the ability to read speak understand and write the English language.
Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Ability to stand sit walk use hands and fingers reach stoop kneel crouch crawl talk hear climb balance taste and smell.
Visual Requirements: include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Constantly exposed to loud noise humidity outside weather conditions moving mechanical parts vibration toxic and caustic chemicals fumes and airborne particles
Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab but exposed to all weather conditions except lightning storms.
Occasionally work in high precarious places.
Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!
Our employees are affectionately known as team green a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!
We offer a competitive benefits plan including RRSP match orthodontics and vision coverage
With 20000 employees across North America we offer a dynamic set of career opportunities locations and growth!
We appreciate all of the local communities we live and work in and actively contribute to them through our flagshipFull Circle Project
We believe investing in the future is the right investment our first fully electric truck is now in operation!
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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
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is 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.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.