Equipment Operator (MRF)

About the role

Veolia North America is hiring an Equipment Operator for its Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Edmonton. The operator safely and efficiently drives heavy and industrial equipment such as front loaders, commodity balers, grapples and forklifts, moving large piles of debris and recycling material around the plant and external solid waste haulers. The position is temporary and full-time, lasting 6 months, and involves safety-sensitive duties.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned equipment, including as relief coverage, and carry out maintenance checks
• Maintain cleanliness of the assigned area, including daily cleaning of dust on equipment
• Follow SOPs, quality standards and the client's environmental management system, and advise the supervisor when targets are not met
• Complete the assigned training plan, seek improvements to work methods and help train other team members
• Perform housekeeping tasks as required

Required profile

• High school diploma; at least 6 months of industrial equipment experience, or equivalent aptitude and skills training; 3 to 5 years of related experience preferred
• In-house training on quality systems, regulations, safe work practices (including WHMIS) and corporate policies
• Ability to work assigned shifts and pre-authorized overtime, including outside regular hours, and to wear a respirator in a dusty environment
• Eligible to work in Canada; a clean Class 5 driver's licence, pre-employment medical and immunizations are required

Required skills

• Ability to operate heavy equipment using levers, foot pedals, switches and dials
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues
• Attention to detail, effective English communication and teamwork

What we offer

• 8-hour shifts (day 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, night 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm), 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute paid rest breaks
• Overtime availability, mainly on Saturdays
• Training and coaching programs, and a competitive compensation, pension and benefits package