Apply now

Posted 2 days ago

Equipment operator

@ Waste Management Canada

Fernie, British Columbia

Full-time
Apply now
SIGNALS

Responsibilities:

  • Operates equipment in compliance with the company operating procedure.
  • Verifies that equipment is in working order, e.g., tooling, safety mechanisms.
  • Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
  • Performs daily maintenance and cleaning activities.

Requirements summary:

  • Required Qualifications
  • 1 year of previous experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Physical Requirements
  • Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job.
  • This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.
Source and dates

Job-board feed · jobillico

Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-06
Source record updated
2026-11-06

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Waste Management Canada

FieldValue
Open jobs on Jobsy20
Job description

Pay Range: $26.92 - 28.72

Shift: 4 on 4 off, Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, weekends 10:00am-4:00pm

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today.

I. Job Summary

Sets-up and operates a wide variety of equipment, and performs work per specifications.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operates equipment in compliance with the company operating procedure.
  • Verifies that equipment is in working order, e.g., tooling, safety mechanisms.
  • Moves and positions raw materials and finished components with use of material moving equipment.
  • Performs daily maintenance and cleaning activities.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

  • 1 year of previous experience.

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing-including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing-in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this position is $26.92 - $28.72 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a RRSP, and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

Similar jobs

  • Equipment Operator III – Streets and Sign Shop (Temporary, Full-Time)

    Kamloops, BC
    Full Time, Temporary

    Kamloops

    1+ YOECandidates need senior secondary school or equivalent, a valid BC Class 3 driver's licence with air brake endorsement, and at least six months of experience operating large tandem mobile equipment on municipal streets.

    heavy-duty mobile equipment

    Equipment Operator V - Streets (Permanent, Full-Time)

    Kamloops, BC
    Full Time

    Kamloops

    1+ YOECandidates need senior secondary school or equivalent, a BC Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement, and at least one year driving a tandem axle vehicle in city traffic. They also need three months on a roller, loader and backhoe and 500 hours on a grader.

    grader, roller, loader, backhoe, tandem axle vehicle

  • Equipment Operator – Prince George

    Prince George, BC
    $42.30–$47/hrFull Time

    Finning

    Candidates need experience operating heavy equipment and a strong commitment to safety. Strong organization, communication and teamwork skills are needed, and yard, inventory or shipping experience is an asset.

    forklift, crane, heavy equipment

  • Equipment Operator

    Cranbrook, BC +2
    On-siteFull Time

    WM

    1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of previous experience. The role is safety sensitive, so candidates must follow all safety rules and accept drug and alcohol testing.

    material moving equipment

  • Equipment Operator - Parks

    Cranbrook, BC
    $41.35/hrFull Time

    The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook

    5+ YOECandidates need Grade 12 or GED, a valid BC Class 3 licence with air endorsement, and five years of municipal works or similar heavy equipment experience. Safe work near underground utilities and knowledge of municipal standards and WorkSafeBC are also required.

    excavator, grader, loader, backhoe, sweeper

  • Equipment Operator

    Logan Lake, BC
    $37–$43/hrFull Time

    Infracon Construction Inc.: With over 40-years of experience delivering innovative technology and client-focused construction services within Western and Northern Canadian…

    2+ YOECandidates need at least 2 to 3 years operating excavators and dozers, a valid Class 5 driver's licence, and experience around underground utilities or active mine sites. Preferred assets include experience on graders or haul trucks, Ground Disturbance, WHMIS or First Aid certifications.

    excavator, dozer, grader, haul truck, skid steer, loader

  • Equipment operator

    Dease Lake, BC
    $48.40/hr

    Newmont Goldcorp Canada

    3+ YOECandidates need at least 3 years of open pit mine experience and 3 years operating heavy equipment in an industrial setting. They also need 500 hours on at least three of the listed machines and a Class 5 driver's licence.

    D10 dozer, 16M grader, 24M grader, PC2000 excavator, 870 excavator, 988 loader

  • Equipment Operator

    Dease Lake, BC
    $48.40/hrFull Time

    Newmont Mining Corporation: Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead.

    3+ YOECandidates need at least 3 years of open pit mining experience and 3 years operating heavy equipment in industry. They must have 500 hours on three of the listed machines, hold a Class 5 driver's licence, and ideally have loaded haul trucks.

    D10 dozer, 16M or 24M grader, PC2000 or 870 excavator, 988 or 994 loader, digital fleet management system, computerized grade control software

Locations & environments

Locations

All of CanadaRemote · Hybrid · On-site · Field

Pro tip: add remote jobs to widen your search.

Exclude locations

Workplace type

Company jobs in these results

These are this company’s jobs loaded in your current search. The company may have more openings.