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Waste Connections Equipment Operator in Concord, Ontario
Why Choose Us:
We are Waste Connections of Canada, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We’re proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.
Our priority is to make sure we hire safe and proficient heavy equipment operators that care about the safety of our team and the service provided to our customers. As an equipment operator with us the minimum responsibilities are:
Know and embrace the company’s operating values
Daily placement, compaction and covering of waste using CAT 950 Loader as well as Skid steer/Bobcat and forklift equipment as needed
Grow and promote the site’s safety culture by maintaining a safe, clean working environment
Operate heavy equipment in a proficient and safe manner, while avoiding preventable damage to equipment
Communicate verbally and in writing with the scale and the shop as required, in a clear and courteous manner
Create an environment where the customer feels welcomed
Daily communicate via Daily Inspection Reports any defects or repairs needed
Perform all fluid level checks, fueling, greasing, undercarriage cleaning, etc. as required
Keep equipment, compactors and yard maintained daily, and clean of debris
Hours of Operation: Location assigned based on business needs
117 Advance Blvd operating hours projected at 6:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday
650 Creditstone, Vaughan primary shift times of of either 4:00am to 1:30pm or 8:00am to 5:30pm
What We Need From You:
2 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator: enclosed waste facility experience is an asset
Ability to work well with others, team-work is the key
Experience in the safe operation of: skid steer, excavator, loader and forklift, etc.
Availability to work during facility equipment maintenance and cleaning (typically one afternoon per week encompassing the regular workday and 2-3 hours of overtime)
Availability to work alternating Saturdays from 6:00am to 1:00pm (or similar if required)
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements
What You’ll Get From Us:
Competitive Wages: $30.74 per hour
Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability
Waste Connections of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring) are made without regard to characteristics protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.