Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Cumberland, BC Full-time $19.57 / hour

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and

safety-focused group of companies. organizations have been deemed to be an

“essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling,

organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and safe. With

customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and

driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste

diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of

Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian

Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women

Business Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Equipment Operator

Equipment Operators are

cross-trained to safely operate multiple pieces of all equipment at the

recycling and waste centers. Equipment Operators are required to operate all

necessary equipment as directed by Supervisors including front wheel loaders,

excavators, track dozers, compactors, and forklifts. These duties are

performed on a daily basis in a noisy environment in all types of weather

conditions. The transfer stations are open 365 days per year. Applicants must

be able to work shifts which may include day, afternoon, night, and / or weekend

shifts.

What will you do?

• Successfully

operate equipment to move and load solid waste and recyclable materials into

equipment and containers for transportation;

and ensure that equipment is serviced and in good working condition;

daily safety inspections and observe proper safety practices and regulations

when operating or working around equipment.

solid waste materials received at the transfer station and remove unauthorized

materials in accordance with the site’s operational procedures;

with directing traffic and guiding customer vehicles into position for proper

unloading of waste;

with manual work related to transfer station operations, including cleaning

waste loading and unloading areas in accordance with site’s operational

procedures;

equipment is in a clean and tidy condition at end of the shift;

as required (inspections, pre / post-trip maintenance activities, etc.);

questions and assist customers and the general public, as needed;

duties as may be assigned.

What will you bring?

12 or GED equivalency a benefit;

experience working in a transfer station is considered an asset;

experience operating wheel loaders, track excavators, track dozers, compactors

and forklifts a requirement;

valid Class 5 BC Drivers license is a requirement;

and WHMIS knowledge is preferred;

certification and TDG certification is preferred.

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra

Group

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by

joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental

solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply

however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable,

fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require

reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources

Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case

basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender

identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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