The Heavy Equipment Operator position involves the operation of heavy equipment and the inspection of material arriving at the facility. The position will also work with the public to assist them in transiting safely across the facility. This position is located in New London Key Responsibilities: Adhere to and enforce health and safety policies and procedures, use proper personal protective equipment and other safety equipment. Ensures compliance with WCB safety procedures. Operate heavy equipment regularly including: Landfill Compactor. Dozer. Excavator. Rock Truck. Assess incoming material for disposal to determine the contamination rates, determine when contamination levels are exceeded and communicate accordingly. Interact with the customers (public and contract haulers) delivering material, other staff, service providers, etc. in a courteous and professional manner. Shape landfill cells and add daily cover according to sequencing plans and as directed. Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily. Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to equipment daily. 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. 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. 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. Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility. Attend safety and branch meetings. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 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. Perform snow removal activities prior to the facility operating hours. Assist with site maintenance including small construction projects. Complete other duties as assigned. Requirements: 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be self-motivated, a reliable team player. Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and work under little supervision. Apply common sense understanding to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a standardized setting. Ability to perform the four basic functions of math and to be able to read and understand the meaning of equipment gauges. Must have the ability to read, speak, understand and write the English language. Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Physical/Mental Demands: Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, balance, taste, and smell. Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Constantly exposed to loud noise, humidity, outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes and airborne particles. Work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work in outdoor environment inside heavy equipment covered cab, but exposed to all weather conditions, except lightning storms. Occasionally work in high precarious places. Work in outdoor environment 100% of the time. Why Join Us? Competitive hourly wage of $23.00- $26.00/hour, with potential overtime opportunities. Comprehensive safety training and continuous support from management. Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. #GFLTalent 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 Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.
