Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Operate heavy equipment to load, haul, place, compact, and cover waste at GFL.

Key Responsibilities

• grounds maintenance
• equipment lubrication
• track cleaning
• equipment inspection
• equipment operation
• waste handling

Tasks

-Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility. -Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily -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. -Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project -Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily. -Some manual labor may be required to erect and dismantle litter fences and move on site fixtures. -Operate equipment to load, haul, place, compact and cover waste.

Requirements

• excavator
• wheel loader
• forklift
• dozer
• landfill cert
• english

What You Bring

-Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision. -Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed. -Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time. -Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. -Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges. -Operator certification for excavator, wheel loader and forklift is required -Experience with excavator, front end loader, dozer is required and experience with articulated truck, landfill compactor and on site roll off truck is ideal. -Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language.

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Benefits

-Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental) -Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America -Team-focused and supportive work environment -Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities -Be part of a publicly traded company (on NYSE & TSX), benefitting from our growth trajectory -Ongoing learning and development opportunities -Life insurance and retirement savings options -Career advancement potential within a growing company

About Gfl Environmental Inc.

-Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse. -Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. -Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups. -Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet. -Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre. -Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope. -Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports. -The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.

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