Heavy Equipment Operator
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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.
Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
RRSP Matching
Overtime Pay
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment such as excavators and bulldozers to load and move waste materials at the assigned site. Perform daily inspections, maintenance, and cleaning of equipment to ensure operational safety and facility cleanliness.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid forklift certification and have the ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification. The role requires the ability to perform physical maintenance tasks and operate various heavy machinery safely.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Excavator Operation
- Front Loader Operation
- Bulldozer Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Lubrication
- Waste Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Site Inspection
- Safety Compliance
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- RRSP Matching
- Overtime Pay
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Logistics
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Excavator
- Front Loader
- Bulldozer
- Waste Management
- Forklift Certification
- Transfer Station
- Landfill Operations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Inspection
- Industrial Equipment
- Heavy Machinery
- Site Maintenance
- GFL Environmental