GFL Environmental is looking for a Spare Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Abbotsford, BC!
The ideal candidate will safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, excavator and front end loader.
Availability Requirement: Please note that this is an on-call position. To ensure operational coverage, the successful candidate must maintain open availability for dispatch 7 days a week.
Why Join TEAM GREEN:
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Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental)
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Life insurance and retirement savings options
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities
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Career advancement potential within a growing company
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Team-focused and supportive work environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment to load, haul, place, compact and cover waste.
- Some manual labor may be required to erect and dismantle litter fences and move on site fixtures.
- Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
- 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.
- Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Ability to obtain Transfer Station / Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
- Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
- 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.
- Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.
Advantages to working at GFL:
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Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
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Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project
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Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
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Be part of a publicly traded company (on NYSE & TSX), benefitting from our growth trajectory
How to Apply: Ready to join Team Green? Please submit your resume through our online application portal. We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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