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Equipment Operator

@ Waste Connections of Canada

London, Ontario

$23.50/hrFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Waste Connections of Canada is hiring a full-time Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment such as Bobcats, skidsteers, wheel loaders, forklifts and front-end loaders at recycling and waste facilities. The role requires 2+ years of heavy equipment experience and a strong commitment to safety. The posted wage is $23.50/h, with medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement matching and life and disability insurance.

Pay:

$23.50 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate heavy equipment such as Bobcats, skidsteers, wheel loaders, forklifts and front-end loaders
  • Move recycled and bailed material to keep the facility clean and safe
  • Perform routine inspection and maintenance on equipment
  • Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
  • Work with customers and colleagues to find safe, environmentally sound solutions

Requirements summary:

  • 2+ years' experience running heavy equipment
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures
  • Must pass all pre-employment requirements

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · phenom

Employer posting date
2026-08-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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

Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness

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Waste Connections of Canada

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Job description

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 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:

  • Operating heavy equipment such as: Bobcats, skidsteers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and front-end loaders

  • moving recycled and bailed material to maintain a clean, safe recycling facility environment

  • Performing routine inspection and maintenance on equipment.

  • Promoting continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

  • Interacting with customers and Waste Connections employees to determine safe and environmentally sound solutions to service issues.

What We Need From You:

  • 2+ years’ experience running heavy equipment

  • Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

  • 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: $23.50/h

  • Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future

  • Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Waste Connections of Canada may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for its positions but final hiring decisions are made with human oversight.

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.

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