GFL Environmental is looking for Heavy Equipment Operators to join our team in Kamloops!

The Heavy Equipment

Operator will safely operate and/or have the ability to operate various equipment including forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment to bale, load and move waste material.

Excellent

Health, Vision, and Dental benefits Life Insurance Retirement Savings Options Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste material into trailers. Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily. Operator will steer, guide and or drive the above listed equipment at the assigned site, if the equipment is used at the particular site(s) using steering wheel, shifters, levers, buttons and pedals.

Operator will substitute for another operator if someone is absent from the work crew or as needed/required. Operator will clean trash from tracks of heavy equipment by pulling and or cutting material away from tracks and gear mechanisms at least once daily or more if needed. Operator will 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.

Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.



Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.

Completion of forklift certification. Operate excavator, forklift/bobcat, front-loader, baler, backhoe, track hoe, bull dozer, compactor and/or steer equipment, safety shoes and eye protection. Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision.

Apply commonsense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language. Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time. Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms.

Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time. #GFL is committed to equal prospect 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.

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL A) (Kamloops)
🏢 GFL Environmental
📍 Kamloops