Loader Operator - Hamilton City Transfer Station
Join to apply for the Loader Operator - Hamilton City Transfer Station role at Waste Connections of Canada
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.
Responsibilities
- Operating a loader and other heavy equipment, sometimes for all three City of Hamilton Transfer Stations and our Oakville site. This includes vacant positions, vacation and leave coverage.
- Loading waste material into 48’ walking floor trailers, breaking down waste with loaders or other equipment to prepare it for loading.
- Loading waste or cardboard into a compactor to load trailers.
- Using a skid steer to sort materials and a sweeper attachment to clean facility.
- Travelling between transfer stations according to business needs.
- Performing other job-related tasks as needed.
- 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.
Schedule
Varying work weeks one week Monday to Friday next week Tuesday to Saturday. Every other weekend is a long weekend. Shifts may vary during vacation and holiday seasons.
What We Need From You
Must be able to operate a front end Loader (Cat 950)Heavy equipment experience such as a skid steer and excavator would be an asset.Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenanceMust be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditionsAbility to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety proceduresMust be willing to travel throughout the Hamilton area and periodically to Oakville. Dependable transportation is required.Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirementsWhat You’ll Get From Us
Competitive Wages : $27.46 / h with uniforms and PPE providedOvertime after 40h / week, or after 32h when there is a statutory holidayRetirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your futureBenefits : Medical, Dental, VisionPerks : Employee Assistance Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase PlanInsurance : Life, Short Term / Long Term DisabilityWaste 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.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#J-18808-Ljbffr