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Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Full-time
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Experience
5+ years experience with excavators, front end loaders, dozers, and water trucks.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Job Summary:

Safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including excavator, front loader, bulldozer, or other heavy equipment and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material in a landfill.

Why GFL:

  • Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
  • Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
  • Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
  • Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience with excavators, front end loaders, dozers, and water trucks.
  • Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

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.

#GFLTalent

Why GFL:

  • Competitive Pay: Individual pay is determined by responsibilities, experience, and location.
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Retirement Savings: Company-matching RRSP/DPSP program to secure your financial future.
  • Modern Fleet & Gear: Work out of safe, modern yards with well-maintained trucks, new equipment, and industry-leading diagnostic tools.
  • Nationwide Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement across GFL’s growing national network.
  • Employee Support: Full access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Green for Life Perks: Exclusive employee discount programs, perks, and team recognition initiatives.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience with excavators, front end loaders, dozers, and water trucks.
  • Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

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.

#GFLTalent

Job ID:

R40629

Job Profile:

U - Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Country:

Canada
More about this job

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment to bale, load, and move waste or other materials at the assigned site. Inspect, maintain, and clean equipment, help maintain the facility grounds, and cover for other operators as needed.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of experience operating excavators, front-end loaders, dozers, and water trucks. Must be able to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Skills

  • Excavator Operation
  • Front-End Loader Operation
  • Bulldozer Operation
  • Water Truck Operation
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Waste Handling
  • Baling and Loading Materials
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Lubrication
  • Fluid Checks
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Landfill Operations
  • Transfer Station Operations
  • Grounds Maintenance

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company-Matching RRSP/DPSP
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Perks
  • Team Recognition

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Transportation

Keywords

  • Excavator
  • Front-End Loader
  • Bulldozer
  • Water Truck
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Waste Material
  • Landfill
  • Transfer Station
  • Baling
  • Loading
  • Trailers
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Lubrication
  • Fluid Checks
  • Tracks and Gear Mechanisms
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Construction

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