GFL Environmental is looking for an Equipment Operator to join our team in Kamloops, BC!

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

Together, our employees are known as “Team Green”— a name that unites us all under our shared purpose: making our customers and communities Green for Life!

Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

What’s in it for you:

Benefits: Competitive benefits plan, including:

Extended Health, Dental and VisionRetirement savings options for future financial securityPaid holidays, 10 days of paid time off per year

The job:

As an important member of GFL, our Equipment Operators safely run various mechanical equipment essential to the transfer of waste material. Whether it be operating a forklift, bobcat, backhoe, track hoe, compactor and/or steer equipment, Equipment Operators serve the community and contribute to the sustainability of the environment.

A day in the life* of an Equipment Operator:

Upon arriving at work, meet with the team, assess all upcoming duties and associated equipment, and prepare for the day aheadYour morning tasks may include:Operating necessary equipment to bale and load waste materials into trailersChecking and add fluids to properly grease/lubricate equipmentUsing steering wheels, shifters, levelers, buttons and petals to steer, guide or drive equipment to a particular siteCompleting of daily cleaning duties to ensure trash is removed from tracks of heavy equipmentUsing a two-way radio to communicate with co-workers in the field or officeCompleting inspections or maintenance checks of equipmentMid-shift, take a hard-earned break, have lunch with the team and catch up with coworkersPerform afternoon tasks, either continuing projects from the morning or starting new onesBefore heading home, clean up your work areas and tracks to make for a smooth next day

*schedule may vary depending on the day-to-day, start time, etc.

What’s required:

Equipment Operators must meet the following qualifications:

Completion of forklift certificationWillingness to obtain Transfer Station/Landfill Operations CertificationFollow instructions and work under little supervisionCapacity to read and understand the meaning of equipment gaugesUse fine motor coordination with arm, hand, finger and leg dexterity

Working Conditions:

Work in an outdoor environment 100% of the timeMay include exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold and fumes

Other advantages to working at GFL:

A network of 20,000+ employees across North AmericaDiverse career pathways and internal growth opportunitiesIncreased sustainability of your community, through the Full Circle Project

New eco-friendly tech – like our first fully electric truck, now in operation

 

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 myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com