Equipment Operator

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities: 

• Adhere to and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, use proper personal protective equipment and other safety equipment.
• Ensures compliance with WCB safety procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment regularly including:
  • Landfill Compactor.
  • Dozer.
  • Excavator.
  • Rock Truck.
• Assess incoming material for disposal to determine the contamination rates, determine when contamination levels are exceeded and communicate accordingly.
• Interact with the customers (public and contract haulers) delivering material, other staff, service providers, etc. in a courteous and professional manner.
• Shape landfill cells and add daily cover according to sequencing plans and as directed.
• Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
• Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily.
• 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.
• Clean trash and mud from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more frequently if needed.
• Use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities for the work day.
• Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
• Attend safety and branch meetings.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform snow removal activities prior to the facility operating hours.
• Assist with site maintenance including small construction projects.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Completion of a recognized heavy equipment course.
• Mechanically inclined with the capability of troubleshooting when issues arise with site equipment.
• Ability to obtain Landfill Operations Certification if needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Must be self-motivated, a reliable team player.
• Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.
• Apply common sense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting.
• 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.

Physical/Mental Demands: 

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions: 

• Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes and airborne particles.
• Work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.
•  Occasionally work in high precarious places.
• Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time.

What We Offer: 

• $26.50/hour
• 100% company-paid benefits (no out-of-pocket premiums)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP matching program
• Uniforms provided
• Fair vacation practices
• Career development opportunities

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