Workplace: 17125 Lafleche Road, Moose Creek, ON K0C 1W0
Seasonal position
Welcome to Matrec, a division of GFL!
We are a dynamic company focused on growth and security. GFL is responsible for the collection and processing of waste, recycling and organic materials. We cover North America with more than 20 000 employees. We are looking for an energetic and motivated full-time Heavy equipment operator to support our growing business
Key Responsibilities:
Operate heavy, motorized equipment used in earth moving, and composting operations. including but not limited to front-end wheel loaders, water tankers, excavators, ADT trucks, and other equipment to support a variety of operations.
Process incoming materials compost materials.
Maintain the general working area, in a leveled and organized manner.
Work closely with traffic control spotters to identify fill areas to be used for dumping compost.
May operate tanker and similar equipment for dust control, Maintain access roads.
Use handheld mobile radio units or company cell phones to coordinate tasks and resources.
Perform pre and post operations inspections and perform daily maintenance required of the equipment in accordance with Company policy and maintain accurate logs and records.
Identify potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials and report immediately to supervisor for proper handling of material
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
One (1) or more years of heavy equipment operation experience.
Must be able to meet criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards.
Knowledge, Skills. and Abilities:
Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision. Must have excavator experience
Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to accurately complete daily assignments.
Ability to work in accordance with Company safety policies & procedures, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements, as well as all local, provincial, and federal laws.
Physical/Mental Demands:
Must be able to stand. walk. bend. reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to manually lift/move up to 25 pounds regularly.
Ability to manually push/move up to 50 pounds with assistance from another employee.
Working Conditions:
Outdoors in varying adverse weather; Iow/high temperatures, Wet and/or high humidity or sudden temperature changes.
Exposure to outdoor elements. unpleasant odors, small space such as equipment cabs, exposure to fumes, dust. or uneven ground
Can work up to 10 hours a day
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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
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.
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.
Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada and the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.
We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.
At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
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GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.
Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.
Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.
Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.
