Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Operate heavy equipment to load, haul, compact and cover waste at landfill site.

Key Responsibilities

• heavy machinery
• lubrication
• inspection
• waste handling
• track cleaning
• grounds upkeep

Tasks

-Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility. -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. -Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily -Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eye protection. -Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting -Some manual labor may be required to erect and dismantle litter fences and move on site fixtures. -Operate excavator, front end loader, dozer, articulated truck, landfill compactor and on site roll off truck -Operate equipment to load, haul, place, compact and cover waste. -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. -Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.

Requirements

• forklift cert
• landfill cert
• math
• outdoor
• english
• physical lift

What You Bring

-Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges. -Completion of forklift certification. -Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision. -Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time. -Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language. -Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed. -Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

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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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