Job Description

Our growing team continuously seeks hard-working and skilled individuals who will be a positive impact to our waste management company. We are currently seeking to have an Operator join our team.
The basic function of a Landfill Equipment Operator is to operate various pieces of heavy equipment efficiently, safely and in accordance with company procedures. He/She completes work as scheduled and within guidelines exactly as specified by drawings and the Site Supervisor and/or General Manager of Landfill Operations.
The Equipment Operator performs regular preventative maintenance and minor repairs on company equipment in an effort to keep the equipment in peak and cost-efficient operating condition.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have experience and have demonstrated capabilities with the following pieces of machinery as applicable to position openings:
5 years of Bulldozer
5 years of Excavator
5 years of Loader
3 - 5 years of Landfill Compactor
2 - 3 years of off-road Dump Truck
Must understand rough and final grades and be capable of reading technical drawings and diagrams. Basic math skills are necessary to set grades. Must have basic mechanical skills for servicing and maintaining company equipment
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. This position requires the ability to lift or move objects up to 25 pounds
Must have full use of sight and hearing for both technical and safety reasons. Good depth perception is particularly important when digging and moving earth
Must be willing to work 5 or 6 days a week with a normal workday averaging 8 - 10 hours a day. Equipment Operator hours are subject to change.
Must be able to speak and write the English language
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Possession of a commercial driver's license
Responsibilities
Perform circle inspection and maintain fluids and filters on a daily basis
Operate company vehicles and equipment safely at all times
Maintain familiarity with equipment manuals
Report any and all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor and in a timely manner
Perform operations to exact specifications
Ensure that work is completed as scheduled
Work well with minimal supervision
Readily follow work instructions as specified by immediate Supervisor
Ensure equipment is kept in tidy and clean condition at all times
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Exhibit professional behavior and maintain good working relationships with customers and fellow employees at all times
Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

We use ADP Workforce Now app for punching in and out.

This position is Tuesday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm, every Saturday 7:30am - 4:30pm and Stat holidays should they fall on any day between Tuesday and Saturday (excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance
Application question(s):

Do you own a cell phone?
Experience:

Heavy equipment operation: 3 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Location:

Welland, ON L3B 6H1 (preferred)
Work Location: In person