Spare Heavy Equipment Operator

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:

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits (health, vision, and dental)
• Life insurance and retirement savings options
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career advancement potential within a growing company
• 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:

• Unique access to diverse career pathways and internal growth opportunities
• Contribute to the sustainable growth of your community through the Full Circle Project
• Benefit from a network of 20,000+ employees across North America
• 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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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact [email protected]

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.