Job Description

Company Description

Veolia\'s ambition is to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. With nearly 230,000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and implements innovative, useful and practical solutions for water, waste and energy management. Through its three complementary businesses, Veolia contributes to developing access to resources, preserving available resources and renewing them. By 2021, the Veolia group will have supplied 79 million people with drinking water and 61 million with wastewater, produced nearly 48 million megawatt hours and recovered 48 million metric tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated sales of 28.508 billion euros in 2021...



The Equipment Operator (MRF) safety and efficiently operates heavy and/or industrial equipment such as front loaders, commodity balers, grapples, and forklifts in a safe, effective and efficient manner at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to achieve operational targets. Must be able to navigate and operate equipment within a recycling facility and around various external solid waste haulers while moving large piles of debris and recycling materials. Required to perform housekeeping tasks as required. Incumbent is required to perform Safety Sensitive duties or responsibilities.

This position operates within a COR certified plant environment (which is a requirement of our Contract) and is required to comply with all regulatory requirements and the Client\'s Environmental Management System. The facility operates up to 17 hours per day, potentially 7 days per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties of the Equipment Operator (MRF) are as follows, but not limited to: * Understands and promotes the Company\'s, the Division\'s, the Plant\'s, and the Department\'s mission statement, values, and strategic goals.

• Proactively promotes through example a safe work ethic, attitude, and workplace. Complies with all health and safety policies, standards, and procedures to achieve a safe work environment and safety for all staff and visitors as well as the Company\'s, Client\'s and Regulatory Agencies safe work objectives and requirements.
• Maintains effective working relationships and communications with peers, management, and other Company departments and staff. Effectively resolves any conflicts in a timely and respectful manner to achieve positive and healthy working relationships and workplace environment.
• Promotes a quality-first work ethic and attitude to provide a product that is manufactured to the highest standard achievable.
• Maintains confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Understands, complies with, and is accountable for adherence to COR quality standards in all activities.
• Safely operates company owned, leased, managed, or rented vehicles and/or mobile equipment. Incumbent is required to perform Safety Sensitive duties and responsibilities.
• Manages assigned work station/tasks within scope of responsibility so all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and operational targets are achieved.
• Safely and efficiently operates all assigned (both as primary as well as for relief coverage) unit equipment and process(es) as outlined in the applicable SOP syllabus.
• Advises Supervisor when production targets will not be met and provide explanation of shortfalls and actively participate in the development of productivity improvement initiatives.
• Conducts maintenance checks on equipment.
• Maintains a high-level of cleanliness within the assigned Unit(s) as instructed. Daily cleaning of assigned area focusing not only on identifiable piles but dust accumulation on equipment.
• Diligently works on and completes assigned training plan and achieves competency for all aspects of the assigned Unit(s) within agreed-upon timelines. Continually works to enhance operational skills. With prior approval and when opportunities exist, commences training on other equipment.
• Seeks opportunities to simplify and improve work methods and presents them to Supervisor for approval.
• Participates in the development of strategies to improve productivity, lower downtime and operating costs, and add value to the MRF.
• Provides training and mentoring of other team members and personnel as assigned.
• Supports other initiatives of the Plant to promote a healthy and positive work environment and enhance employee morale and engagement.
• Understands and is accountable for responsibilities as Equipment Operator as described in Sections 2-2 and 3-2 of the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act, the SUEZ Canada Waste Services Health & Safety Management Policy & System documentation and other relevant policies.
• Conducts a Safe Work Plan (SWP) review prior to any non-routine and critical activities. Documents and maintains a record of the meeting. Verifies that all involved in a SWP understand the risks and sign the document prior to starting the job. Reviews safety and environmental practices for contractors assigned to him/her. Conducts a pre-job safety meeting with the contractor\'s supervisor and his/her staff to review policies applicable to the job.
• Produces legible and identifiable records and documents. Prevents production of unauthorized copies of documentation. Consults with the responsible Supervisor or Manager on replacement of lost or damaged documentation.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TALENTS:

• Minimum of High School Diploma.
• Minimum of six (6) months\' industrial equipment experience, or combination of demonstrated experience, aptitude, and specific skills training.
• Preference for three (3) to five (5) years\' related experience.
• Ability to operate and control heavy equipment by moving levers or foot pedals, operating switches or turning dials. May be required to operate several types of equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to be attentive to details to meet safety and quality standards.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical challenges.
• Effective English language communication skills to verbally communicate, understand, comprehend, and comply with all job requirements.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts and pre-authorized overtime as scheduled, including outside of regular business hours to achieve operational requirements.
• Ability to wear respirator when required to meet safety guidelines due to dusty environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality to comply with all regulatory requirements and Company Privacy and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete all conditions of employment including negative alcohol and drug test, current and clean Class 5 driver\'s license, pre-employment medical, and immunizations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Permanent position on a full0time basis, 40 hours a week. Work Schedules from Monday to Friday, 8 hours/shift; 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Day Shift; 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm Night Shift. Availability to work overtime is required, primarily on Saturdays.

Additional Information

Why join our Resourcers team? Come and resource the world with us!

• Acting today to create tomorrow\'s world; A company in constant growth;
• A multitude of large-scale projects where you can put your talent to good use;
• Challenges to suit you and the absence of routine;
• The opportunity to develop your career according to your professional goals;
• Internal and external training and coaching programs;
• Competitive compensation, pension and benefits;
• Multi-disciplinary work teams and a working environment focused on health and safety.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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