Job Description

Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: 1351 Bloomington Rd E, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Reporting To: Site Manager & Equipment Manager
Start Date: Immediately
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 4:30pm
Pay Rate: $38-$40 per hour

About Miller Waste Systems:
Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company, Miller Waste is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations.

Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America.
Join us and become a part of the Miller Waste team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.

The Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy equipment at compost sites while following safety protocols. Duties include but are not limited to, coordinating repairs, operating a service truck, managing subcontractors, and supporting preventative maintenance. Requires outdoor work and strong independent organizational skills.

Responsibilities:
In the position of Heavy Equipment Technician your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Maintain and repair site equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
• Repair and service any and all equipment on site from loaders, excavators, skid steers, screening plants, grinders, pumps, generators, etc.
• Work daily with the site operations management to coordinate downtime of equipment for repairs and service.
• Operate and maintain company's heavy equipment service truck while on the job site.
• Manage and co-ordinate subcontracted work and equipment rentals.
• Assist in improving the Preventative Maintenance program within the compost group.
• Will be required to conduct service repairs3 outdoors.
• Will be required to travel to other compost yard when need to assist in repairs.
• Must have strong organizational skills to work independently.

Requirements:
• Successful candidates will ideally possess a Heavy Equipment Technician Licence.
• You will have the ability to diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Basic computer knowledge as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills are an asset for this position.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced team-oriented environment is key in this position.
• Must be flexible with your working schedule as you may be required to work weekends and holidays to perform repairs and services.
• Must have valid 'G' Driver's Licence with a clean record.
• Must own full set of mechanical tools.

What’s in it for You?
• Permanent work.
• Boot Allowance.
• $800 Tool Refund Allowance.
• Health & Dental Benefit Coverage.
• Additional mental health services to help support your wellbeing.
• Defined contribution pension plan.
• Vacation entitlements.
• Support and training for your professional growth and development.
• Rewards and Recognition programs.

Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.
Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best’. As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business.