Equipment Operator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• •Completion of a recognized heavy equipment course
• •Valid Class 3 driver's license
• •Mechanically inclined with the capability of troubleshooting when issues arise with site equipment
• •Ability to obtain Landfill Operations Certification if needed
• •Must be self-motivated
• •Reliable team player
• •Ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision
• •Common sense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting
• •Ability to perform the four basic functions of math
• •Ability to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges
• •Ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language
• •Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell
• •Close vision
• •Distance vision
• •Color vision
• •Peripheral vision
• •Depth perception
• •Ability to adjust focus
• •Ability to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds
• •Ability to occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds
• •Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located
• •Ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material
• •Ability to adhere to and enforce health and safety policies and procedures
• •Ability to use proper personal protective equipment and other safety equipment
• •Ability to ensure compliance with WCB safety procedures
• •Ability to operate heavy equipment regularly including: Landfill Compactor, Dozer, Excavator, Rock Truck
• •Ability to assess incoming material for disposal to determine the contamination rates
• •Ability to determine when contamination levels are exceeded and communicate accordingly
• •Ability to interact with the customers (public and contract haulers) delivering material, other staff, service providers, etc. in a courteous and professional manner
• •Ability to shape landfill cells and add daily cover according to sequencing plans and as directed
• •Ability to perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily
• •Ability to grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily
• •Ability to steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at the assigned site
• •Ability to clean trash and mud from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more frequently if needed
• •Ability to use a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field and or office regarding work activities, requirements, and priorities for the work day
• •Ability to maintain appearance of the grounds and facility
• •Ability to attend safety and branch meetings
• •Ability to conform in all respects with applicable federal, provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors
• •Ability to perform snow removal activities prior to the facility operating hours
• •Ability to assist with site maintenance including small construction projects
• •Ability to complete other duties as assigned
• •Ability to work in outdoor environment 100% of the time
• •Ability to work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms
• •Ability to work in high precarious places
• •Ability to work in an environment constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes and airborne particles
• •Ability to work in a work environment that is usually moderate to loud