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Heavy Equipment Operator
@ GFL Environmental Inc.
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
GFL Environmental Inc. is hiring a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator to bale, load and move waste material using excavators, front loaders, bulldozers and other heavy equipment. The role includes daily equipment inspection, greasing and fluid checks, and substituting for absent operators. GFL offers medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching and overtime pay.
Responsibilities:
- Bale and load waste into trailers
- Inspect and maintain equipment daily
- Grease equipment and check fluids daily
- Clean trash from equipment tracks daily
- Substitute for absent operators
Requirements summary:
- Completed forklift certification
- Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification, Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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GFL Environmental Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 162 |
Key Responsibilities:
Operate necessary equipment to bale and load waste or other material into trailers.
Perform inspection and maintenance checks of equipment daily.
Grease/lubricate equipment, check and add fluids to 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.
Maintain appearance of the grounds and facility.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Completion of forklift certification.
Ability to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations Certification if needed.
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
RRSP Matching
Overtime Pay
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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 [email protected]
Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
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